Fragrance comparison

Sulky vs Byblos Uomo

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

Sulky

Luciano Soprani

3.8919 votes

Rank #48,570 AromaticFruity

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58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Byblos Uomo

Byblos

4.1964 votes

Rank #12,404 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos Uomo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sulky
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Byblos Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sulky2/5

Byblos Uomo3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SulkyLuciano Soprani

Byblos UomoByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 37%Want 29%

4.19/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

Category winnerByblos UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

47%Love

34%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityByblos Uomo

SillageSulky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value68

Category winnerSulkyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleBlack CurrantRed AppleGrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumNutmegMintTarragon

Base

AmberTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchoulioak moss

Top

BergamotLimeCardamomAmalfi LemonViolet Leaf

Heart

LavenderNutmegTarragonArtemisiaThyme

Base

Vetiveroak mossVirginia CedarMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer90

Fall62

Winter31

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,570

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,404

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerByblos UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sulky by Luciano Soprani is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp, fruity citrus. It blends pineapple and red apple with a cool, peppery mint heart. This 2005 release is designed for men who want a crisp, professional scent for daily office wear. It feels clean, energetic, and remains anchored by a traditional bas…

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Byblos Uomo is a classic 1993 woody aromatic scent defined by its sharp citrus opening and herbal heart. It suits men who prefer a clean, professional aesthetic for office wear or casual spring days. The fragrance balances zesty bergamot with earthy vetiver, offering a straightforward, masculine profile that works wel…

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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, Sulky or Byblos Uomo?

Byblos Uomo takes 3 of 5 categories. Sulky is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes; Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes. Choose Sulky for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sulky or Byblos Uomo?

They last about the same: Byblos Uomo 69/100, Sulky 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sulky or Byblos Uomo?

Projection is very close: Sulky 67/100, Byblos Uomo 66/100 for sillage.

Do Sulky and Byblos Uomo smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Nutmeg.

Is Sulky or Byblos Uomo better for summer or winter?

Sulky suits daytime wear; Byblos Uomo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sulky and Byblos Uomo?

Sulky has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Red Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Byblos Uomo has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Tarragon and Artemisia, a base of Vetiver, oak moss, Virginia Cedar and Musk.