Fragrance comparison

Violette Eau de Parfum vs Byblos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,160 ratings analysed

Violette Eau de Parfum

Molinard

3.92636 votes

Rank #4,851 VioletPowdery

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38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,598 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 5 of 7 categories.

Violette Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Violette Eau de Parfum1/7

Byblos5/7

Ratings & consensus: Byblos
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Byblos
Sillage & projection: Byblos
Value for money: Byblos
Versatility: Violette Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Byblos

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Violette Eau de ParfumMolinard

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 636 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

31%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

636 votes

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageByblos

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

violet100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

ozonic77%

floral69%

aquatic61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletBlack CurrantBergamotLemon

Heart

Green ApplePeachRoseJasmine

Base

Violet LeafIrisWhite Musk

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet, Black Currant, Bergamot and Peach. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer72

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerViolette Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex21

Women79

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,851

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews59

Overall rank#3,598

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Violette Eau de Parfum by Molinard brings the nostalgic scent of candied violet sweets into a crisp, fresh daytime fragrance. It opens with bright lemon and tart green apple before unfolding into dewy violet blossom, powdery iris, and clean white musk. It smells like clean springtime air after a light rain, making it …

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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, Violette Eau de Parfum or Byblos?

Byblos takes 5 of 7 categories. Violette Eau de Parfum is rated 3.92/5 from 636 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Violette Eau de Parfum for a violet and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Violette Eau de Parfum or Byblos?

Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Violette Eau de Parfum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violette Eau de Parfum or Byblos?

Projection is very close: Byblos 56/100, Violette Eau de Parfum 55/100 for sillage.

Do Violette Eau de Parfum and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Black Currant, Bergamot and Peach.

Is Violette Eau de Parfum or Byblos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Violette Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Byblos is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Violette Eau de Parfum and Byblos?

Violette Eau de Parfum has top notes of Violet, Black Currant, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Green Apple, Peach, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Violet Leaf, Iris and White 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.