Fragrance comparison

Roses & Chocolate vs Byblos

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 1,490 ratings analysed

Roses & Chocolate

Mancera

3.46966 votes

Rank #9,348 ChocolatePowdery

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27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,472 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories.

Roses & Chocolate
Choose it for a chocolate and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Roses & Chocolate3/7

Byblos4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roses & ChocolateMancera

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 966 votes

Have 60%Had 40%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

21%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

29%Dislike

3%Hate

966 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRoses & Chocolate

SillageRoses & Chocolate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

chocolate100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

rose77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeachBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Dark ChocolateRoseViolet

Base6-10 hrs

VanillaWhite MuskCedar

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Black Currant, Bergamot and Violet. Durations are only published for Roses & Chocolate, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRoses & ChocolateMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex33

Women63

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,348

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews102

Overall rank#3,472

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Roses & Chocolate takes a quirky path for a gourmand perfume. Do not expect a simple candy bar. The first spray delivers tart black currant and bright mandarin orange alongside an upfront puff of dry cocoa powder. Give it five minutes. The sharp citrus flash softens fast, letting rich dark chocolate, velvety r…

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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, Roses & Chocolate or Byblos?

Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories. Roses & Chocolate is rated 3.46/5 from 966 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Roses & Chocolate for a chocolate and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Roses & Chocolate or Byblos?

Roses & Chocolate lasts longest (Roses & Chocolate 68/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roses & Chocolate or Byblos?

Roses & Chocolate projects furthest (Roses & Chocolate 65/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roses & Chocolate and Byblos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Black Currant, Bergamot and Violet.

Is Roses & Chocolate or Byblos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Roses & Chocolate and Byblos?

Roses & Chocolate has top notes of Peach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Dark Chocolate, Rose and Violet, a base of Vanilla, White Musk and Cedar. 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.