Fragrance comparison

Summer vs Byblos

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 534 ratings analysed

Summer

Tous

4.2010 votes

Rank #44,043 White FloralCitrus

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33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,595 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Summer2/5

Byblos3/5

Ratings & consensus: Byblos
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Byblos
Sillage & projection: Summer
Value for money: Summer
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

SummerTous

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 11%Want 75%

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

30%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageSummer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value70

Category winnerSummerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

fresh77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

GardeniaPeonyJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangPepper

Base

White MuskTonka BeanAmberCedar

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Gardenia and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall10

Winter10

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,043

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,595

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Summer by Tous is a bright floral fragrance designed for warm weather. It opens with zesty mandarin and bergamot before settling into a heart of gardenia and peony. The base of white musk and amber adds a clean, soft finish that sits close to the skin. It is an ideal companion for sunny spring afternoons and casual we…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Summer or Byblos?

Byblos takes 3 of 5 categories. Summer is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Summer for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Summer or Byblos?

They last about the same: Byblos 61/100, Summer 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Summer or Byblos?

Summer projects furthest (Summer 67/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Summer and Byblos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Gardenia and Jasmine.

Is Summer or Byblos better for summer or winter?

Summer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Summer and Byblos?

Summer has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Gardenia, Peony, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Cedar. 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.