Fragrance comparison

Rose vs Byblos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 553 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rose

Max Philip

3.5929 votes

Rank #52,859 CitrusRose

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17%scent match

Clearly different

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,599 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rose
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Rose4/7

Byblos3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RoseMax Philip

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 50%Had 5%Want 45%

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

34%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

21%Hate

29 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

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRose

SillageRose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value70

Category winnerRoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose92%

green84%

Champagne77%

white floral69%

aldehydic61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ChampagneGreen LeavesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

RoseTuberoseGardeniaIris

Base

MuskAkigalawoodIncenseVetiver

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Gardenia and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer44

Fall33

Winter44

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,599

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose opens with a bright mix of grapefruit, bergamot, green leaves and a fizzy champagne effect before settling into a floral heart led by rose, tuberose and gardenia. The dry-down looks softer and more textured, with musk, incense, vetiver and Akigalawood giving it a polished woody finish. It reads as a modern floral…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rose or Byblos?

Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose is rated 3.59/5 from 29 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Rose for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rose or Byblos?

Rose lasts longest (Rose 86/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose or Byblos?

Rose projects furthest (Rose 80/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose and Byblos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Gardenia and Musk.

Is Rose or Byblos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose is the stronger pick. Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose and Byblos?

Rose has top notes of Champagne, Green Leaves, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Tuberose, Gardenia and Iris, a base of Musk, Akigalawood, Incense and Vetiver. 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.