Fragrance comparison

Scoundrel vs Byblos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 591 ratings analysed

6 wins

Scoundrel

Revlon

4.0767 votes

Rank #10,233 AromaticFloral

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,599 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scoundrel takes 6 of 7 categories.

Scoundrel
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Scoundrel6/7

Byblos1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ScoundrelRevlon

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerScoundrelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerScoundrelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityScoundrel

SillageScoundrel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value70

Category winnerScoundrelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesMarigoldPineappleArtemisiaBergamotMint

Heart

TuberoseMimosaHyacinthJasminePeachRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossCypressVirginia CedarRaspberryMusk

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Pineapple, Bergamot and Mimosa. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer38

Fall88

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerScoundrelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,233

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#3,599

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Scoundrel by Revlon is a mossy floral chypre launched in 1980. This vintage fragrance opens with a sharp, aldehydic green bite, settling into a complex heart of tuberose, hyacinth, and mimosa. With its bitter artemisia and deep oakmoss base, it is a bold, soapy, and sophisticated scent intended for those who appreciat…

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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, Scoundrel or Byblos?

Scoundrel takes 6 of 7 categories. Scoundrel is rated 4.07/5 from 67 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Scoundrel for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Scoundrel or Byblos?

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

Which projects more, Scoundrel or Byblos?

Scoundrel projects furthest (Scoundrel 72/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scoundrel and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Marigold, Pineapple, Bergamot and Mimosa.

Is Scoundrel or Byblos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Scoundrel is the stronger pick. For winter, Scoundrel is the stronger pick. Scoundrel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scoundrel and Byblos?

Scoundrel has top notes of Aldehydes, Marigold, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Tuberose, Mimosa, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Cypress, Virginia Cedar and Raspberry. 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.