Fragrance comparison

Whimsical vs Byblos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 535 ratings analysed

Whimsical

Revlon

3.8211 votes

Rank #48,734 IrisWhite Floral

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39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,599 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 4 of 5 categories.

Whimsical
Choose it for a iris and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Whimsical1/5

Byblos4/5

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

WhimsicalRevlon

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 6%Had 22%Want 72%

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

27%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 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

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageWhimsical

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

floral77%

ozonic69%

rose61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafGeraniumBlack CurrantPepperMignonette

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskAmberVanilleResin

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Pepper, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. 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

Summer40

Fall40

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,599

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Whimsical by Revlon is a floral green fragrance for women that evokes a romantic and delicate mood. It opens with bright notes of violet leaf, black currant, and pepper. The heart reveals iris and lily-of-the-valley, settling into a base of musk and vanilla. This is a subtle, polite scent best suited for light spring …

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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, Whimsical or Byblos?

Byblos takes 4 of 5 categories. Whimsical is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Whimsical for a iris and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Whimsical or Byblos?

Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Whimsical 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whimsical or Byblos?

Whimsical projects furthest (Whimsical 63/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whimsical and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Pepper, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Whimsical or Byblos better for summer or winter?

Whimsical suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whimsical and Byblos?

Whimsical has top notes of Violet Leaf, Geranium, Black Currant and Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanille and Resin. 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.