Fragrance comparison

Zen Sun vs Byblos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 707 ratings analysed

Zen Sun

Shiseido

3.81183 votes

Rank #16,896 CitrusFruity

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51%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,599 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 6 of 7 categories.

Zen Sun
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Zen Sun1/7

Byblos6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zen SunShiseido

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 183 votes

Have 30%Had 24%Want 46%

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

19%Love

61%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

183 votes

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerByblosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageByblos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity91%

sweet83%

floral74%

tropical65%

white floral56%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoGrapefruitPeachCitronLemonBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

LotusGardeniaCherry BlossomBlue RoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

RaspberryAmberSandalwood

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Peach, Bergamot 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

Spring38

Summer100

Fall6

Winter6

Day100

Night9

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerZen SunMost 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#16,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#3,599

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shiseido Zen Sun opens with a bright burst of mango and tart grapefruit, bringing a sun-drenched energy that immediately sets a cheerful summer mood. As the fragrance warms on the skin, the initial tropical splash softens into a delicate heart of watery lotus and cherry blossom. The base notes settle into a subtle ble…

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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, Zen Sun or Byblos?

Byblos takes 6 of 7 categories. Zen Sun is rated 3.81/5 from 183 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Zen Sun for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Zen Sun or Byblos?

Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Zen Sun 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zen Sun or Byblos?

Byblos projects furthest (Byblos 56/100, Zen Sun 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zen Sun and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Peach, Bergamot and Black Currant.

Is Zen Sun or Byblos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zen Sun is the stronger pick. For winter, Byblos is the stronger pick. Zen Sun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zen Sun and Byblos?

Zen Sun has top notes of Mango, Grapefruit, Peach and Citron, heart notes of Lotus, Gardenia, Cherry Blossom and Blue Rose, a base of Raspberry, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.