Borneo vs Throwback O2
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Throwback O2 takes 2 of 2 categories.
BorneoChoose it for a woody and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Throwback O2Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Borneo0/2
Throwback O22/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Throwback O2
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Throwback O2
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BorneoOLFAC3Throwback O2ImpulseWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
4.14/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 39%Had 25%Want 36%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
57%Love
14%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThrowback O2Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
floral92%
warm spicy84%
soft spicy77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
floral100%
citrus83%
aquatic65%
fresh48%
green30%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerClary SagePink Pepper
Heart
FreesiaJasmineOrchidRed CurrantRoseWater Lily
Base
AmberCardamomCedarwoodMuskPatchouliSandalwoodVanillaVetiver
Top
Green NotesBergamotLemon
Heart
Water LilyFreesiaJasmine
Base
CedarwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesFreesia, Jasmine, Water Lily and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#59,570
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#35,585
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerThrowback O2Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOLFAC3 Borneo opens with a sharp, fizzy kick of ginger and pink pepper, immediately establishing a bright and aromatic energy. As the initial heat simmers down, the heart unfolds into a fresh bouquet of jasmine and water lily, keeping the profile clean rather than heavy. A sturdy base of patchouli, cedarwood, and sand…
Reviews →A bright, nostalgic floral body spray with a fizzy lemon and green opening, then a watery heart of freesia, water lily, and jasmine. Throwback O2 reads fresh, summery, and easy to wear, with a soft musky amber dry-down. It suits shoppers who like light citrus florals and 90s-style freshness more than rich perfume dept…
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, Borneo or Throwback O2?
Throwback O2 takes 2 of 2 categories. Borneo is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Throwback O2 is rated 4.14/5 from 14 votes. Choose Borneo for a woody and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Throwback O2 for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Do Borneo and Throwback O2 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Jasmine, Water Lily and Amber.
Is Borneo or Throwback O2 better for summer or winter?
Borneo suits day or night wear; Throwback O2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Borneo and Throwback O2?
Borneo has top notes of Ginger, Clary Sage and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Orchid and Red Currant, a base of Amber, Cardamom, Cedarwood and Musk. Throwback O2 has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Water Lily, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and Musk.
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