Fragrance comparison

Sicily vs Byblos

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 3,277 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sicily

Mancera

3.942,753 votes

Rank #3,145 CitrusFruity

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,418 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sicily takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sicily
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Sicily4/7

Byblos2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SicilyMancera

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 2,753 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerSicilyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

42%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

2,753 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySicily

SillageSicily

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity86%

sweet72%

fresh spicy58%

powdery44%

white floral30%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotApple

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineYlang-YlangVioletRose

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskWoody Notes

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Peach, Pineapple and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Sicily, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerByblosMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex42

Women52

Casual 39%Work 24%Date 21%Party 16%

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,145

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#3,418

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerSicilyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Sicily bursts wide open with a sunny explosion of tart grapefruit, juicy mandarin orange, and sweet diced peach. It feels immediate, punchy, and bright. You get a vivid rush of crushed pineapple and crisp green apple right after spraying, backed by a light chemical fizz that settles within five minutes. As the…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sicily or Byblos?

Sicily takes 4 of 7 categories. Sicily is rated 3.94/5 from 2,753 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Sicily for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sicily or Byblos?

Sicily lasts longest (Sicily 65/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sicily or Byblos?

Sicily projects furthest (Sicily 60/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sicily and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Peach, Pineapple and Bergamot.

Is Sicily or Byblos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sicily is the stronger pick. For winter, Byblos is the stronger pick. Sicily suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sicily and Byblos?

Sicily has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Violet and Rose, a base of White Musk and Woody Notes. 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.