Byblos Sole

Byblos Sole from the Italian house Byblos, released in 2014 as a feminine fragrance, is a bright citrus floral. Floral is the word everyone uses for it; three quarters also find it citrusy, about half woody, and a quarter spicy, gourmand or musky.

Lemon, mandarin and grapefruit give the opening a sharp, juicy, sunny sparkle, and apple adds a crisp, slightly sweet fruitiness. The heart is white and fresh: neroli brings a honeyed, slightly green brightness, jasmine warmth, tuberose a creamy headiness kept light, and white flowers a clean, soft bouquet. Ginger adds a zesty, slightly hot spice that keeps the flowers lively. The base of cedar and sandalwood is dry and creamy, snowdrops add a delicate, cool floral touch, and musk gives a soft, skin-like finish.

The bright, clean character suits spring and summer and daytime wear, and it should appeal to someone who likes citrus and white flowers together in a light, uncomplicated form.

Byblos Sole — unisex fragrance by Byblos (released 2014). Top notes: Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Apple, Grapefruit. Heart notes: Jasmine, Neroli, Tuberose, Ginger, White Flowers. Base notes: Musk, Cedar, Snowdrops, Sandalwood. — Parfica open fragrance database