Fragrance comparison

Temptatio vs Byblos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 627 ratings analysed

5 wins

Temptatio

V Canto

4.14103 votes

Rank #9,827 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,598 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Temptatio takes 5 of 7 categories.

Temptatio
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Temptatio5/7

Byblos2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TemptatioV Canto

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 31%Had 11%Want 58%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerTemptatioRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

103 votes

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerTemptatioMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTemptatio

SillageTemptatio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

musky61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PassionfruitPeachMuskBlack CurrantVanillaTonka BeanBulgarian RoseCitrusesSandalwoodPatchouliAmberYlang-Ylang

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Peach, Musk and Black Currant. Durations are only published for Temptatio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall74

Winter68

Day100

Night93

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTemptatioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex41

Women51

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,827

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#3,598

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Temptatio by V Canto opens with an assertive burst of sweet passionfruit, juicy peach, and bright citruses. A dark hint of black currant cuts through the opening sweetness before a powdery floral heart of Bulgarian rose, violet, iris, and creamy ylang-ylang takes over. In the dry-down, clean musk anchors warm vanilla,…

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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, Temptatio or Byblos?

Temptatio takes 5 of 7 categories. Temptatio is rated 4.14/5 from 103 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Temptatio for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Temptatio or Byblos?

Temptatio lasts longest (Temptatio 82/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Temptatio or Byblos?

Temptatio projects furthest (Temptatio 71/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Temptatio and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Peach, Musk and Black Currant.

Is Temptatio or Byblos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Temptatio is the stronger pick. For winter, Temptatio is the stronger pick. Temptatio suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Temptatio and Byblos?

Temptatio features Passionfruit, Peach, Musk, Black Currant and Vanilla. 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.