Russian Present Red vs Byblos
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Byblos takes 4 of 5 categories.
Russian Present RedChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
ByblosChoose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Russian Present Red1/5
Byblos4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Byblos
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Byblos
- Sillage & projection
- Byblos
- Value for money
- Russian Present Red
- 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
Russian Present RedSergio NeroByblosByblosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.47/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
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 hate16%Love
47%Like
11%Ok
21%Dislike
5%Hate
19 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
Category winners
LongevityByblos
SillageByblos
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRussian Present RedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
vanilla92%
fruity84%
musky77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
floral69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeCassia BourbonBergamot
Heart
ApricotRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLily
Base
MuskVanillaTonka BeanAmberCedar
Top
PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang
Base
RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer40
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night40
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#24,866
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#3,586
PerfumerIlias Ermenidis
Launched—
Reviews96
Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRussian Present Red by Sergio Nero opens with a bright splash of orange and black currant, settling into a heart of apricot and floral notes. It is a floral fruity scent that feels playful and easy to wear. This 2015 release provides a soft, sweet experience that works well for casual daytime activities during the war…
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, Russian Present Red or Byblos?
Byblos takes 4 of 5 categories. Russian Present Red is rated 3.47/5 from 19 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Russian Present Red for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Russian Present Red or Byblos?
Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Russian Present Red 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Russian Present Red or Byblos?
Byblos projects furthest (Byblos 56/100, Russian Present Red 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Russian Present Red and Byblos smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Russian Present Red or Byblos better for summer or winter?
Russian Present Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Russian Present Red and Byblos?
Russian Present Red has top notes of Orange, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Cassia Bourbon, heart notes of Apricot, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber. 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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