The Perfume Library

44 perfumes

Byblos (1990) (Eau de Parfum)

Byblos · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Byblos by Byblos is a fresh, green fragrance for women that opens on fruity citrus notes of mandarin orange, pineapple and peach before moving into a floral heart; it has been discontinued. The top is led by mandarin orange, pineapple, peach and grapefruit, with bergamot and blackcurrant adding a tart edge to the fruit. In the heart, gardenia, iris, rose and ylang-ylang form a rounded floral core, and musk, vetiver and pepper settle the base into a green, lightly spicy finish. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and mildly sweet. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and nights out the leading occasions. Most see it as feminine. Roméa d'Améor Les Grandes Amours du Taj Mahal and Charles Jourdan Individuelle have a close profile.

In Black (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Byblos · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Byblos In Black Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy and woody men's scent that opens with pepper, grapefruit and neroli and dries down on tonka bean, benzoin and vetiver. Pepper and grapefruit give a sharp, bright start, with neroli softening it. In the heart, balsam fir, suede and geranium come forward. The base carries tonka bean and benzoin into a creamy, gourmand sweetness, while vetiver and cedar set an earthy, woody ground underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters pick it most for daytime wear and the office, with some choosing it for evenings. It reads as a men's fragrance. Marie Jeanne Vétiver Santal and Mazzolari Herion have a close profile.

Elementi di Byblos - Metal Sensation

7.6

Byblos · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Byblos Elementi di Byblos - Metal Sensation is a men's fragrance that links a fresh, spicy opening of bergamot, lime and cardamom to the warmth of sandalwood and amber. It wears at a moderate strength with moderate projection, though few people have rated these, so the picture is tentative. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with business and evening use close behind. It reads as a masculine scent. It opens with citrus and nutmeg, a fresh and spicy start. In the heart, orange blossom and pineapple add a light sweetness and a fruity softness, while cedarwood keeps the line woody. The base of sandalwood, amber, gaiac wood and oakmoss dries down warm and woody. Afnan Perfumes Supremacy Collector's Edition and Jil Sander Sun Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Byblos Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Byblos · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Byblos Man Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot with nutmeg and clove, then dries down to a woody base of vetiver and cedar. Up top, mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot bring the citrus, pineapple adds a fruity sweetness and absinth a green coolness. The heart turns spicy with nutmeg, clove and cardamom, while violet leaf keeps a green edge. In the base, vetiver, cedar, patchouli and amber settle it into a woody, slightly sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick it for daily wear, leisure and the office, with the evening a less common choice. It has been discontinued and reads masculine.

Fusion

7.9

Byblos · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Byblos Fusion is a fresh men's fragrance that opens citrusy and aquatic, with green and fruity touches. Fusion's longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it carries through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick it for leisure, daily wear and the office, with sport and evening chosen less often. The top notes of lychee, bergamot and orange give it a fruity freshness. In the heart, black pepper, geranium and rosemary add a spicy, green edge. The base of musk, patchouli, sandalwood and oud settles it onto a woody, lightly sweet footing. Montblanc Starwalker (Eau de Toilette) and Jesus del Pozo Quasar (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Elementi di Byblos - Mare (Eau de Toilette)

6.9

Byblos · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Elementi di Byblos - Leather Sensation

7.5

Byblos · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Byblos Elementi di Byblos - Leather Sensation is a fresh, green fougère with a leathery edge, aimed at men and opening on citrus before settling into woods. The top is grapefruit, bergamot, pink pepper and geranium, so citrus and spice come first. In the heart, lavender, green leaves and fougère notes keep it green and airy. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, amber and oakmoss gives it a woody, slightly sweet footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and the office, and less often for evenings or nights out. Caesars Caesars Man (Cologne) and Baldessarini Signature have a close profile.

Elementi di Byblos - Cielo (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Byblos · 1997

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Toilette

Byblos Elementi di Byblos - Cielo Eau de Toilette is a floral, sweet scent warmed by spice and wood, with a soft gourmand side, made for women. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean towards evening and leisure wear, with daily use and nights out following. The sample is small, so treat this as a rough guide. It opens with mandarin orange and lily of the valley. Jasmine and gardenia form the floral heart, with pimento and nutmeg adding spice. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli, coconut and musk settles into a sweet, powdery, slightly smoky finish.