Fragrance comparison

Ablaze vs Osmanthus Noble

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 120 ratings analysed

Ablaze

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8860 votes

Rank #17,183 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Osmanthus Noble

Exaltatum

3.9560 votes

Rank #14,842 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Osmanthus Noble takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ablaze
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Osmanthus Noble
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ablaze2/7

Osmanthus Noble5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AblazeBoadicea the Victorious

Osmanthus NobleExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 29%Had 23%Want 48%

3.95/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

Category winnerOsmanthus NobleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

38%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerOsmanthus NobleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAblaze

SillageAblaze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value45

Category winnerOsmanthus NobleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

patchouli69%

citrus61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

musky77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperCardamomLemonNutmegBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarHerbal NotesGuaiac WoodLabdanumJasmineRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliOakmossSuedeSandalwoodAmber

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesCardamomMandarin OrangePimentoBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

OsmanthusSuedeSaffronStyraxYlang-YlangClary SageJasmine Sambac

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodTobaccoAnimal notesVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Osmanthus Noble, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer21

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night38

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night68

Category winnerOsmanthus NobleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men7

Unisex64

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#14,842

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerOsmanthus NobleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ablaze by Boadicea the Victorious opens with an aggressive burst of black pepper, cardamom, and lemon that hits the nose with a synthetic, toy-plastic sharpness. Once the initial harshness settles, a dry heart of cedarwood, guaiac wood, and herbal notes takes over, anchored by a dark base of oakmoss, suede, and patcho…

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Exaltatum Osmanthus Noble is a dense, opulent chypre that merges golden florals with deep, tactile textures. It starts with a fizzy blast of aldehydes, sweet mandarin orange, and pimento pepper, quickly unveiling a heart of golden osmanthus petals that carry a natural dried apricot aroma. As the opening settles, a sof…

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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, Ablaze or Osmanthus Noble?

Osmanthus Noble takes 5 of 7 categories. Ablaze is rated 3.88/5 from 60 votes; Osmanthus Noble is rated 3.95/5 from 60 votes. Choose Ablaze for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Osmanthus Noble for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ablaze or Osmanthus Noble?

Ablaze lasts longest (Ablaze 77/100, Osmanthus Noble 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ablaze or Osmanthus Noble?

Ablaze projects furthest (Ablaze 71/100, Osmanthus Noble 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ablaze and Osmanthus Noble smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Ablaze or Osmanthus Noble better for summer or winter?

For summer, Osmanthus Noble is the stronger pick. For winter, Osmanthus Noble is the stronger pick. Ablaze suits daytime wear; Osmanthus Noble suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ablaze and Osmanthus Noble?

Ablaze has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cedar, Herbal Notes, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Suede and Sandalwood. Osmanthus Noble has top notes of Aldehydes, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pimento, heart notes of Osmanthus, Suede, Saffron and Styrax, a base of Sandalwood, Tobacco, Animal notes and Vetiver.