Fragrance comparison

Venice vs Byblos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 532 ratings analysed

3 wins

Venice

Armaf

4.258 votes

Rank #37,675 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,599 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Venice takes 3 of 4 categories.

Venice
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Venice3/4

Byblos1/4

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

VeniceArmaf

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVenice

SillageVenice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value70

Category winnerVeniceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

rose84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryRoseGardeniaJasmine

Heart

VanillaPink PepperBlack Currant

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Gardenia, Jasmine and Black Currant. 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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,599

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Venice by Armaf reads as a warm floral with a fruity rose opening, soft vanilla in the heart, and a woody musky base. It opens a little sharp for some wearers, then settles into a smoother, sweeter style that feels easy to wear. This is the kind of scent that usually suits cooler months, everyday use, and anyone who w…

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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, Venice or Byblos?

Venice takes 3 of 4 categories. Venice is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Venice for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Venice or Byblos?

Venice lasts longest (Venice 64/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Venice or Byblos?

Venice projects furthest (Venice 61/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Venice and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Gardenia, Jasmine and Black Currant.

Is Venice or Byblos better for summer or winter?

Venice suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Venice and Byblos?

Venice has top notes of Raspberry, Rose, Gardenia and Jasmine, heart notes of Vanilla, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver. 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.