Rouge Royal Elite vs Byblos
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rouge Royal Elite takes 4 of 7 categories.
Rouge Royal EliteChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
ByblosChoose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Rouge Royal Elite4/7
Byblos2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Rouge Royal Elite
- Community sentiment
- Rouge Royal Elite
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Rouge Royal Elite
- Value for money
- Byblos
- Versatility
- Rouge Royal Elite
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Byblos
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Rouge Royal ElitePrincesse Marina De BourbonByblosByblosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 76 votes
Have 29%Had 21%Want 50%
3.93/ 5 · 524 votes
Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%
Category winnerRouge Royal EliteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
46%Like
1%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
76 votes
32%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
524 votes
Category winnerRouge Royal EliteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageRouge Royal Elite
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerByblosBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet83%
woody65%
vanilla48%
amber30%
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
floral69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20 to 30 minutes
StrawberryRaspberryBlack Currant
Heart2 to 3 hours
Ylang-YlangJasmineRose
Base4 to 6 hours
VanilleAmberSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli
Top
PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang
Base
RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Rouge Royal Elite, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRouge Royal EliteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,711
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#3,524
PerfumerIlias Ermenidis
Launched—
Reviews96
Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRouge Royal Elite by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a fruity, woody fragrance built around rich garden berries and deep floral tones. The opening presents a vivid splash of strawberry, raspberry, and tart black currant. Rather than a sugary candy scent, the fruit carries a crisp, vegetal greenness reminiscent of fresh…
Reviews →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…
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, Rouge Royal Elite or Byblos?
Rouge Royal Elite takes 4 of 7 categories. Rouge Royal Elite is rated 4.12/5 from 76 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Rouge Royal Elite for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Rouge Royal Elite or Byblos?
They last about the same: Rouge Royal Elite 61/100, Byblos 61/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Rouge Royal Elite or Byblos?
Rouge Royal Elite projects furthest (Rouge Royal Elite 71/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rouge Royal Elite and Byblos smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.
Is Rouge Royal Elite or Byblos better for summer or winter?
For summer, Rouge Royal Elite is the stronger pick. For winter, Byblos is the stronger pick. Rouge Royal Elite suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rouge Royal Elite and Byblos?
Rouge Royal Elite has top notes of Strawberry, Raspberry and Black Currant, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanille, Amber, Sandalwood 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.
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