Fragrance comparison

Ruby Rouge vs Byblos

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 527 ratings analysed

Ruby Rouge

Akbari

4.673 votes

Rank #48,656 FloralMusky

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,586 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ruby Rouge
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ruby Rouge2/4

Byblos2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ruby RougeAkbari

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRuby Rouge

SillageRuby Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky92%

fresh84%

woody77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantPineappleRaspberryPassionfruit

Heart

PeonyLily of the ValleyPeach Blossom

Base

MuskPatchouliAmberVanillaCedar

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Pineapple, Raspberry and Passionfruit. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,656

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,586

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ruby Rouge is a bright fruity floral that opens with a juicy mix of blackcurrant, pineapple, raspberry and passionfruit, then softens into peony and lily of the valley. As it dries down, a musky vanilla amber base comes through with patchouli and cedar adding a smooth, woody edge. It suits anyone who likes clean, mode…

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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, Ruby Rouge or Byblos?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ruby Rouge is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Ruby Rouge for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ruby Rouge or Byblos?

Ruby Rouge lasts longest (Ruby Rouge 75/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruby Rouge or Byblos?

Ruby Rouge projects furthest (Ruby Rouge 69/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruby Rouge and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Pineapple, Raspberry and Passionfruit.

Is Ruby Rouge or Byblos better for summer or winter?

Ruby Rouge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby Rouge and Byblos?

Ruby Rouge has top notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Raspberry and Passionfruit, heart notes of Peony, Lily of the Valley and Peach Blossom, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla. 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.