Pepe Nero vs Byblos Fusion
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Byblos Fusion takes 5 of 5 categories.
Pepe NeroChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Byblos FusionChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pepe Nero0/5
Byblos Fusion5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Byblos Fusion
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Byblos Fusion
- Sillage & projection
- Byblos Fusion
- Value for money
- Byblos Fusion
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Byblos Fusion
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Pepe NeroBottega VerdeByblos FusionByblosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%
3.97/ 5 · 67 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 59%
Category winnerByblos FusionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
80%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
31%Love
50%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
52 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityByblos Fusion
SillageByblos Fusion
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerByblos FusionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
anis74%
warm spicy65%
citrus56%
fresh spicy100%
woody88%
citrus77%
aromatic65%
warm spicy53%
oud42%
Scent match61%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperCitron
Heart
AniseRosemaryOlive
Base
Guaiac WoodTonka Bean
Top
OrangeBergamotLitchi
Heart
Black PepperRosemaryGeranium
Base
Guaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Rosemary and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer0
Fall100
Winter80
Day100
Night50
Spring80
Summer100
Fall70
Winter30
Day100
Night48
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#64,670
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#12,042
PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin
Launched—
Reviews18
Category winnerByblos FusionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPepe Nero by Bottega Verde opens with a sharp burst of cracked Black Pepper paired with zesty Citron rind. The initial spicy punch quickly softens into an aromatic heart dominated by dried Rosemary, savory Olive leaves, and a touch of herbal Anise. As the scent settles on skin, earthy Guaiac Wood combines with subtle …
Reviews →Byblos Fusion is a masculine woody aromatic scent that leans on a sharp citrus opening and a grounded woody base. Designed by Fabrice Pellegrin, it offers an approachable, spicy character that works well for daily wear during warmer months. It provides a crisp, clean aesthetic for men who prefer subtle, easy-to-wear f…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Pepe Nero or Byblos Fusion?
Byblos Fusion takes 5 of 5 categories. Pepe Nero is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Byblos Fusion is rated 3.97/5 from 67 votes. Choose Pepe Nero for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Byblos Fusion for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Pepe Nero or Byblos Fusion?
Byblos Fusion lasts longest (Byblos Fusion 69/100, Pepe Nero 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pepe Nero or Byblos Fusion?
Byblos Fusion projects furthest (Byblos Fusion 62/100, Pepe Nero 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pepe Nero and Byblos Fusion smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Rosemary and Guaiac Wood.
Is Pepe Nero or Byblos Fusion better for summer or winter?
Pepe Nero suits daytime wear; Byblos Fusion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pepe Nero and Byblos Fusion?
Pepe Nero has top notes of Black Pepper and Citron, heart notes of Anise, Rosemary and Olive, a base of Guaiac Wood and Tonka Bean. Byblos Fusion has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Litchi, heart notes of Black Pepper, Rosemary and Geranium, a base of Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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