Akkad vs Osmanthus Noble
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Akkad takes 6 of 7 categories.
AkkadChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Osmanthus NobleChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Akkad6/7
Osmanthus Noble1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Akkad
- Community sentiment
- Akkad
- Longevity
- Akkad
- Sillage & projection
- Akkad
- Value for money
- Akkad
- Versatility
- Osmanthus Noble
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Akkad
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AkkadLubinOsmanthus NobleExaltatumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 1,711 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
3.95/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%
Category winnerAkkadRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
35%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
957 votes
38%Love
35%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
60 votes
Category winnerAkkadMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAkkad
SillageAkkad
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAkkadBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
aromatic90%
warm spicy80%
balsamic70%
fresh spicy60%
vanilla50%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
musky77%
floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Clary SageMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
OlibanumelemiCardamomStyrax
Base
AmberVanilaLabdanumPatchouli
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesCardamomMandarin OrangePimentoBergamot
Heart3-4 hrs
OsmanthusSuedeSaffronStyraxYlang-YlangClary SageJasmine Sambac
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodTobaccoAnimal notesVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmossAmber
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Osmanthus Noble, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring31
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer25
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night68
Category winnerOsmanthus NobleMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#197
PerfumerDelphine Thierry
Launched—
Reviews238
Overall rank#14,842
PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerAkkadHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAkkad by Lubin is a rich amber-centric scent that leans into balsams and spice. It offers a warm, resinous profile suitable for both men and women. The opening features a crisp touch of sage and citrus, which quickly gives way to a dense, vanilla-drenched base. It is a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a g…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Akkad or Osmanthus Noble?
Akkad takes 6 of 7 categories. Akkad is rated 4.25/5 from 1,711 votes; Osmanthus Noble is rated 3.95/5 from 60 votes. Choose Akkad for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Osmanthus Noble for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Akkad or Osmanthus Noble?
Akkad lasts longest (Akkad 81/100, Osmanthus Noble 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Akkad or Osmanthus Noble?
Akkad projects furthest (Akkad 69/100, Osmanthus Noble 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Akkad and Osmanthus Noble smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Cardamom.
Is Akkad or Osmanthus Noble better for summer or winter?
For summer, Osmanthus Noble is the stronger pick. For winter, Akkad is the stronger pick. Osmanthus Noble suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Akkad and Osmanthus Noble?
Akkad has top notes of Clary Sage, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Olibanum, elemi, Cardamom and Styrax, a base of Amber, Vanila, Labdanum and Patchouli. 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.
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