Fragrance comparison

Tracy vs Byblos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 941 ratings analysed

Tracy

Ellen Tracy

3.75417 votes

Rank #7,212 FloralFresh

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24%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,599 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 5 of 7 categories.

Tracy
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Tracy2/7

Byblos5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TracyEllen Tracy

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 417 votes

Have 47%Had 30%Want 23%

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

26%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

417 votes

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerByblosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageByblos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value70

Category winnerTracyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

powdery84%

rose77%

almond69%

violet61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PeonyPlum BlossomWater LilyCassia

Heart1 to 3 hours

VioletRoseIrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base2 to 4 hours

Almond MilkSandalwoodVanillaOrris RootWhite Amber

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesCassia, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Tracy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall43

Winter32

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTracyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,212

PerfumerJean Claude Delville, Richard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews115

Overall rank#3,599

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tracy by Ellen Tracy is a soft floral fragrance built around fresh blossoms, powdery accents, and a creamy almond base. It opens with an airy splash of water lily, plum blossom, peony, and green cassia, creating an aquatic, dewy floral character. As the initial freshness settles, powdery iris, violet, and classic rose…

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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, Tracy or Byblos?

Byblos takes 5 of 7 categories. Tracy is rated 3.75/5 from 417 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Tracy for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tracy or Byblos?

Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Tracy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tracy or Byblos?

Byblos projects furthest (Byblos 56/100, Tracy 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tracy and Byblos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Cassia, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Tracy or Byblos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Tracy and Byblos?

Tracy has top notes of Peony, Plum Blossom, Water Lily and Cassia, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Almond Milk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Orris Root. 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.