Fragrance comparison

Tempest vs Byblos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 547 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tempest

Moudon

4.2623 votes

Rank #13,109 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,598 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempest takes 3 of 5 categories.

Tempest
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Tempest3/5

Byblos1/5

Ratings & consensus: Tempest
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tempest
Sillage & projection: Tempest
Value for money: Tie
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

TempestMoudon

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 45%Had 8%Want 47%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerTempestRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

23 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

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTempest

SillageTempest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

oud69%

musky61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match10%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

LeatherJasmineGardenia

Base8-10+ hrs

VetiverPatchouliOudMuskAmberCedar

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Pepper, Jasmine and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Tempest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer40

Fall73

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex15

Women4

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#3,598

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moudon Tempest hits the air with a punchy crack of black pepper and sharp, bitter grapefruit that wakes up your senses right away. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus bite softens as smooth leather and creamy gardenia emerge, taking the edge off the spice. As it settles deeper into the day, the scent reveals a st…

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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, Tempest or Byblos?

Tempest takes 3 of 5 categories. Tempest is rated 4.26/5 from 23 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Tempest for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tempest or Byblos?

Tempest lasts longest (Tempest 79/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tempest or Byblos?

Tempest projects furthest (Tempest 72/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tempest and Byblos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Pepper, Jasmine and Gardenia.

Is Tempest or Byblos better for summer or winter?

Tempest suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tempest and Byblos?

Tempest has top notes of Grapefruit and Pepper, heart notes of Leather, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Oud and Musk. 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.