Fragrance comparison

Zanzi vs Byblos

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 545 ratings analysed

Zanzi

Marilyn Miglin

4.1921 votes

Rank #21,792 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,472 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Zanzi
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Zanzi2/5

Byblos2/5

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

ZanziMarilyn Miglin

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerZanziRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

21 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageZanzi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral91%

floral83%

herbal74%

aromatic65%

earthy56%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

ChamomileHoneysuckleVetiverWoody NotesMagnoliaLilyIrisPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesHoneysuckle and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Zanzi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night36

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#21,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#3,472

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zanzi by Marilyn Miglin is an earthy floral woody musk that leans dry, botanical, and calm. Instead of modern sugar or heavy fruit, it opens with a distinct herbal character led by dried chamomile. White florals step forward through honeysuckle, magnolia, and lily, but they remain fresh rather than sweet. Earthy vetiv…

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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, Zanzi or Byblos?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Zanzi is rated 4.19/5 from 21 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Zanzi for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Zanzi or Byblos?

They last about the same: Byblos 61/100, Zanzi 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Zanzi or Byblos?

Projection is very close: Zanzi 58/100, Byblos 56/100 for sillage.

Do Zanzi and Byblos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Honeysuckle and Vetiver.

Is Zanzi or Byblos better for summer or winter?

Zanzi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zanzi and Byblos?

Zanzi features Chamomile, Honeysuckle, Vetiver, Woody Notes and Magnolia. 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.