Fragrance comparison

Rock Princess vs Byblos

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,201 ratings analysed

Rock Princess

Vera Wang

3.70677 votes

Rank #29,113 FruityPowdery

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53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,308 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 5 of 7 categories.

Rock Princess
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Rock Princess2/7

Byblos5/7

Ratings & consensus: Byblos
Community sentiment: Byblos
Longevity: Byblos
Sillage & projection: Rock Princess
Value for money: Byblos
Versatility: Rock Princess
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Byblos

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Rock PrincessVera Wang

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 677 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerByblosRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

677 votes

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerByblosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageRock Princess

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

powdery92%

musky84%

sweet77%

woody69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryPeachBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeLilyRoseJasmine

Base5-8 hrs

Cashmere WoodMuskCoconutIris

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Peach, Bergamot and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Rock Princess, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day61

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRock PrincessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex14

Women81

Party 38%Casual 28%Date 25%Work 9%

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,113

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,308

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vera Wang Rock Princess shifts the sweet bakery DNA of the original Princess into an edgy, tart fruit territory. The first spray releases a punchy burst of dark red raspberry, juicy peach, and a brisk splash of bergamot. It feels rebellious. Within thirty minutes, velvety rose, jasmine, and heliotrope emerge to create…

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Byblos by Byblos is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance for women that evokes a nostalgic 90s aesthetic. This perfume centers on a lush blend of passionfruit and pineapple, set against a complex heart of mimosa and jasmine. It feels ideal for bright spring days or casual summer outings, offering a refreshingly playful a…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rock Princess or Byblos?

Byblos takes 5 of 7 categories. Rock Princess is rated 3.70/5 from 677 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Rock Princess for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rock Princess or Byblos?

Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Rock Princess 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rock Princess or Byblos?

Rock Princess projects furthest (Rock Princess 59/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rock Princess and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Peach, Bergamot and Heliotrope.

Is Rock Princess or Byblos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rock Princess is the stronger pick. For winter, Rock Princess is the stronger pick. Rock Princess suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rock Princess and Byblos?

Rock Princess has top notes of Raspberry, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lily, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Coconut and Iris. Byblos has top notes of Passionfruit, Pineapple, Black Currant and Cassia, heart notes of Mimosa, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Raspberry, Pepper, Vetiver and Musk.