Secret Source vs Byblos
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Secret SourceChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
ByblosChoose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Secret Source3/7
Byblos3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Byblos
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Secret Source
- Sillage & projection
- Secret Source
- Value for money
- Byblos
- Versatility
- Secret Source
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Byblos
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Secret SourceThe Woods CollectionByblosByblosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 34%Had 14%Want 53%
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 hate29%Love
47%Like
12%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
77 votes
32%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
524 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySecret Source
SillageSecret Source
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerByblosBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
floral92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
powdery61%
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
floral69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral, sweet and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantGardeniaJasmineLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
OrchidFruitsSpicy NotesLotus
Base
VanillaVetiverIncensePatchouliDark ChocolateSandalwoodAmber
Top
PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang
Base
RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Gardenia, Jasmine and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring47
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSecret SourceMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,880
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,599
PerfumerIlias Ermenidis
Launched—
Reviews96
Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSecret Source opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, gardenia, and dark currant before settling into dense orchid and warm spices. As the hours pass, heavy patchouli and bitter dark chocolate merge with smoldering incense and vanilla along the base. It feels thick, mysterious, and moody, tailored for chilly November ev…
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, Secret Source or Byblos?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Secret Source is rated 3.88/5 from 77 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Secret Source for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Secret Source or Byblos?
Secret Source lasts longest (Secret Source 70/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Secret Source or Byblos?
Secret Source projects furthest (Secret Source 68/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Secret Source and Byblos smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Gardenia, Jasmine and Bergamot.
Is Secret Source or Byblos better for summer or winter?
For summer, Secret Source is the stronger pick. For winter, Secret Source is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Secret Source and Byblos?
Secret Source has top notes of Black Currant, Gardenia, Jasmine and Lemon, heart notes of Orchid, Fruits, Spicy Notes and Lotus, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver, Incense and Patchouli. 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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