Fragrance comparison

Smeraldo vs Byblos

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 539 ratings analysed

Smeraldo

Paolo Gigli

3.8015 votes

Rank #46,068 SweetFruity

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56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,306 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 3 of 5 categories.

Smeraldo
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Smeraldo2/5

Byblos3/5

Ratings & consensus: Byblos
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Smeraldo
Sillage & projection: Smeraldo
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

SmeraldoPaolo Gigli

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 22%Had 23%Want 55%

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 hate

27%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySmeraldo

SillageSmeraldo

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

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

floral77%

tropical69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match56%Closely related · 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

GardeniaLilacYlang-YlangJasmineLemonRoseBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PapayaPlumPineappleVioletPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanAmber

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Smeraldo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 26%Party 9%

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,068

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,306

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Smeraldo unfolds like a sun-drenched Italian garden overflowing with blossoms and ripe orchard fruit. The opening brings an instant snap of tart lemon, bergamot, and heady gardenia. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol and sharp citrus dissipate, a velvety core of lilac, jasmine, and ylang-ylang …

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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, Smeraldo or Byblos?

Byblos takes 3 of 5 categories. Smeraldo is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Smeraldo for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. 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, Smeraldo or Byblos?

Smeraldo lasts longest (Smeraldo 69/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Smeraldo or Byblos?

Smeraldo projects furthest (Smeraldo 63/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Smeraldo and Byblos smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Bergamot.

Is Smeraldo or Byblos better for summer or winter?

Smeraldo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Smeraldo and Byblos?

Smeraldo has top notes of Gardenia, Lilac, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, heart notes of Papaya, Plum, Pineapple and Violet, a base of Vanilla 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.