Fragrance comparison

Apricot Nectar vs c 4 – Oud Osmanthus

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

Apricot Nectar

Amouroud

3.8411 votes

Rank #48,629 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

c 4 – Oud Osmanthus

Unika

4.9213 votes

Rank #28,945 FruityOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

c 4 – Oud Osmanthus takes 3 of 5 categories.

Apricot Nectar
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
c 4 – Oud Osmanthus
Choose it for a fruity and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Apricot Nectar2/5

c 4 – Oud Osmanthus3/5

Ratings & consensus: c 4 – Oud Osmanthus
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Apricot Nectar
Sillage & projection: Apricot Nectar
Value for money: c 4 – Oud Osmanthus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: c 4 – Oud Osmanthus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Apricot NectarAmouroud

c 4 – Oud OsmanthusUnika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 53%Had 5%Want 42%

4.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 37%Had 5%Want 59%

Category winnerc 4 – Oud OsmanthusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

92%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate98

Category winners

LongevityApricot Nectar

SillageApricot Nectar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value69

Category winnerc 4 – Oud OsmanthusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

oud92%

floral84%

powdery77%

violet69%

rose61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperPink PepperOsmanthusBergamotCardamomTea RoseApricotCypriol

Heart

OlibanumJasmineRosePlumOud

Base

PatchouliCedarAmberOrrisMusk

Top15-30 mins

OsmanthusPeachPlum

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletApricotRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OudPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Apricot, Rose and Plum. Durations are only published for c 4 – Oud Osmanthus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring89

Summer22

Fall89

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men64

Unisex18

Women18

Date 35%Casual 27%Party 22%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,945

PerfumerVéronique Stambouli

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerc 4 – Oud OsmanthusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Apricot Nectar by Amouroud opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and bergamot before settling into a soft, fruity heart. This unisex fragrance balances juicy apricot with jasmine and oud, creating an earthy yet sweet profile. It performs well during crisp spring days and cool autumn evenings, offering a distinctive…

Reviews →

Unika c 4 - Oud Osmanthus puts a sun-drenched spin on dark wood. The opening hits fast with golden peach flesh, tart plum skin, and the velvety apricot aroma of natural osmanthus flower petals. It feels lush immediately. Within twenty minutes, a distinct leathery facet rises from the osmanthus, mingling with soft purp…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Apricot Nectar or c 4 – Oud Osmanthus?

c 4 – Oud Osmanthus takes 3 of 5 categories. Apricot Nectar is rated 3.84/5 from 11 votes; c 4 – Oud Osmanthus is rated 4.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Apricot Nectar for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose c 4 – Oud Osmanthus for a fruity and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Apricot Nectar or c 4 – Oud Osmanthus?

Apricot Nectar lasts longest (Apricot Nectar 85/100, c 4 – Oud Osmanthus 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apricot Nectar or c 4 – Oud Osmanthus?

Apricot Nectar projects furthest (Apricot Nectar 75/100, c 4 – Oud Osmanthus 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apricot Nectar and c 4 – Oud Osmanthus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Apricot, Rose and Plum.

Is Apricot Nectar or c 4 – Oud Osmanthus better for summer or winter?

Apricot Nectar suits day or night wear; c 4 – Oud Osmanthus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apricot Nectar and c 4 – Oud Osmanthus?

Apricot Nectar has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Osmanthus and Bergamot, heart notes of Olibanum, Jasmine, Rose and Plum, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Orris. c 4 – Oud Osmanthus has top notes of Osmanthus, Peach and Plum, heart notes of Violet, Apricot and Rose, a base of Oud, Patchouli and Vanilla.