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Spring in Provence vs Byblos

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

Updated 593 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Spring in Provence

    Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Byblos

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Spring in Provence2/7
Byblos5/7
Ratings & consensus
Byblos
Community sentiment
Spring in Provence
Longevity
Byblos
Sillage & projection
Byblos
Value for money
Byblos
Versatility
Spring in Provence
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Byblos

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Spring in ProvenceCeline Dion
ByblosByblos
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.03/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 27%Had 34%Want 39%
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
29%Love
57%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

69 votes

32%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerSpring in ProvenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity45
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageByblos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value70
Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fruity77%
yellow floral69%
white floral61%
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
floral69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both powdery, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
BergamotPassionfruitCoriander
Heart2-3 hrs
HoneysuckleMimosaViolet
Base4-6 hrs
VetiverMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)
Top
PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang
Base
RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Passionfruit, Honeysuckle and Mimosa. Durations are only published for Spring in Provence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer29
Fall12
Winter0
Day100
Night15
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSpring in ProvenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%
Men1
Unisex10
Women89
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,932

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#3,304

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celine Dion Spring in Provence is a breezy floral Eau de Toilette designed around the fresh tranquility of blooming meadows. The scent opens with an invigorating splash of Italian bergamot and bright passionfruit, immediately sharpened by a pinch of aromatic coriander seed. At the heart, honeyed honeysuckle and powder…

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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, Spring in Provence or Byblos?

Byblos takes 5 of 7 categories. Spring in Provence is rated 4.03/5 from 69 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Spring in Provence for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, 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, Spring in Provence or Byblos?

Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Spring in Provence 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spring in Provence or Byblos?

Byblos projects furthest (Byblos 56/100, Spring in Provence 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spring in Provence and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Passionfruit, Honeysuckle and Mimosa.

Is Spring in Provence or Byblos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Spring in Provence and Byblos?

Spring in Provence has top notes of Bergamot, Passionfruit and Coriander, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Mimosa and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). 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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