Fragrance comparison

Zara Sandalwood vs Byblos Uomo

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 101 ratings analysed

Zara Sandalwood

Zara

3.7637 votes

Rank #18,493 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Byblos Uomo

Byblos

4.1964 votes

Rank #12,550 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos Uomo takes 7 of 7 categories.

Zara Sandalwood
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Byblos Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Zara Sandalwood0/7

Byblos Uomo7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zara SandalwoodZara

Byblos UomoByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 43%Had 18%Want 39%

4.19/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

Category winnerByblos UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

47%Love

34%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerByblos UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityByblos Uomo

SillageByblos Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value68

Category winnerByblos UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

musky74%

powdery65%

fresh spicy56%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLime

Heart

Cardamom

Base

MuskVetiver

Top

BergamotLimeCardamomAmalfi LemonViolet Leaf

Heart

LavenderNutmegTarragonArtemisiaThyme

Base

Vetiveroak mossVirginia CedarMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer90

Fall62

Winter31

Day100

Night41

Category winnerByblos UomoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,493

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#12,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerByblos UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Sandalwood opens with an energetic splash of bergamot and sour lime that hits skin with immediate brightness. The citrus top feels sharp and crisp, cutting through warm spring air and giving your morning routine a clean boost. As the tart citrus fades, warm cardamom comes forward to meet a dry vetiver and musk b…

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Byblos Uomo is a classic 1993 woody aromatic scent defined by its sharp citrus opening and herbal heart. It suits men who prefer a clean, professional aesthetic for office wear or casual spring days. The fragrance balances zesty bergamot with earthy vetiver, offering a straightforward, masculine profile that works wel…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Zara Sandalwood or Byblos Uomo?

Byblos Uomo takes 7 of 7 categories. Zara Sandalwood is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes; Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes. Choose Zara Sandalwood for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zara Sandalwood or Byblos Uomo?

Byblos Uomo lasts longest (Byblos Uomo 69/100, Zara Sandalwood 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zara Sandalwood or Byblos Uomo?

Byblos Uomo projects furthest (Byblos Uomo 66/100, Zara Sandalwood 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zara Sandalwood and Byblos Uomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Musk.

Is Zara Sandalwood or Byblos Uomo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Byblos Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Zara Sandalwood is the stronger pick. Zara Sandalwood suits daytime wear; Byblos Uomo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zara Sandalwood and Byblos Uomo?

Zara Sandalwood has top notes of Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Cardamom, a base of Musk and Vetiver. Byblos Uomo has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Tarragon and Artemisia, a base of Vetiver, oak moss, Virginia Cedar and Musk.