Bourrasque (2020) vs Osmanthus Noble
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bourrasque (2020) takes 6 of 8 categories.
Bourrasque (2020)Choose it for a amber and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Osmanthus NobleChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bourrasque (2020)6/8
Osmanthus Noble2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Bourrasque (2020)
- Community sentiment
- Bourrasque (2020)
- Longevity
- Bourrasque (2020)
- Sillage & projection
- Bourrasque (2020)
- Value for money
- Bourrasque (2020)
- Versatility
- Osmanthus Noble
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Osmanthus Noble
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bourrasque (2020)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bourrasque (2020)Le GalionOsmanthus NobleExaltatumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 35%Had 8%Want 58%
3.95/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%
Category winnerBourrasque (2020)Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
35%Like
18%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
60 votes
38%Love
35%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
60 votes
Category winnerBourrasque (2020)Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBourrasque (2020)
SillageBourrasque (2020)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBourrasque (2020)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
earthy92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
fresh spicy61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
musky77%
floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
GingerCardamomPepperNight Blooming JasmineSicilian Citruses
Heart2 to 4 hours
Bulgarian RoseOpoponaxStyraxOsmanthusWild Strawberry
Base5 to 8 hours
PatchouliSpanish LabdanumEarthy NotesOakmossHyraxOak
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesCardamomMandarin OrangePimentoBergamot
Heart3-4 hrs
OsmanthusSuedeSaffronStyraxYlang-YlangClary SageJasmine Sambac
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodTobaccoAnimal notesVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmossAmber
Category winnerOsmanthus NobleLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer9
Fall100
Winter78
Day83
Night100
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#12,940
PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#14,366
PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerBourrasque (2020)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBourrasque (2020) by Le Galion is a spicy chypre floral perfume that balances vintage structure with a smooth modern finish. The opening introduces zesty Sicilian citruses sparked by fresh ginger, black pepper, and green cardamom. As the initial brightness settles, a floral core emerges around Bulgarian rose and osman…
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, Bourrasque (2020) or Osmanthus Noble?
Bourrasque (2020) takes 6 of 8 categories. Bourrasque (2020) is rated 4.00/5 from 60 votes; Osmanthus Noble is rated 3.95/5 from 60 votes. Choose Bourrasque (2020) for a amber and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Osmanthus Noble for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bourrasque (2020) or Osmanthus Noble?
Bourrasque (2020) lasts longest (Bourrasque (2020) 75/100, Osmanthus Noble 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bourrasque (2020) or Osmanthus Noble?
Bourrasque (2020) projects furthest (Bourrasque (2020) 61/100, Osmanthus Noble 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bourrasque (2020) and Osmanthus Noble smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Styrax, Osmanthus and Oakmoss.
Is Bourrasque (2020) or Osmanthus Noble better for summer or winter?
For summer, Osmanthus Noble is the stronger pick. For winter, Bourrasque (2020) is the stronger pick. Bourrasque (2020) suits evening wear; Osmanthus Noble suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bourrasque (2020) and Osmanthus Noble?
Bourrasque (2020) has top notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Pepper and Night Blooming Jasmine, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Opoponax, Styrax and Osmanthus, a base of Patchouli, Spanish Labdanum, Earthy Notes and Oakmoss. 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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