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Roses et Reines vs Byblos

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

Updated 925 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Roses et Reines

    Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Byblos

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Roses et Reines2/7
Byblos5/7
Ratings & consensus
Roses et Reines
Community sentiment
Roses et Reines
Longevity
Byblos
Sillage & projection
Byblos
Value for money
Byblos
Versatility
Byblos
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Byblos

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Roses et ReinesL'Occitane en Provence
ByblosByblos
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.23/ 5 · 401 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 524 votes
Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%
Category winnerRoses et ReinesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
43%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

401 votes

32%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerRoses et ReinesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageByblos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value70
Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
fruity91%
sweet83%
powdery74%
floral65%
musky56%
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
floral69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
BergamotCassia
Heart2-3 hrs
Bulgarian RoseGrasse RoseTurkish RoseMoroccan RoseBlackberryRaspberry
Base3-5 hrs
MuskHeliotropeWhite Cedar Extract
Top
PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang
Base
RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cassia, Raspberry and Musk. Durations are only published for Roses et Reines, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter18
Day100
Night26
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Category winnerByblosMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex6
Women94
Casual 40%Work 33%Date 20%Party 8%
Men1
Unisex10
Women89
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,923

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#3,292

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Roses et Reines centers on dewy rose petals soaked in tart fruit nectar. You get an immediate burst of bright bergamot and green cassia before four distinct rose varietals step forward. Grasse rose, Bulgarian rose, and Turkish rose bring a petal-soft texture, backed by juicy raspberry and ripe b…

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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, Roses et Reines or Byblos?

Byblos takes 5 of 7 categories. Roses et Reines is rated 4.23/5 from 401 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Roses et Reines for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Roses et Reines or Byblos?

Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Roses et Reines 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roses et Reines or Byblos?

Byblos projects furthest (Byblos 56/100, Roses et Reines 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roses et Reines and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cassia, Raspberry and Musk.

Is Roses et Reines or Byblos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roses et Reines is the stronger pick. For winter, Byblos is the stronger pick. Roses et Reines suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roses et Reines and Byblos?

Roses et Reines has top notes of Bergamot and Cassia, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Grasse Rose, Turkish Rose and Moroccan Rose, a base of Musk, Heliotrope and White Cedar Extract. 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.

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