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Buds Delicate Essence vs Flask 06

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

Updated 21 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flask 06 takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Buds Delicate Essence

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Flask 06

    Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Buds Delicate Essence1/4
Flask 063/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Flask 06
Sillage & projection
Flask 06
Value for money
Buds Delicate Essence
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Flask 06

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Buds Delicate EssenceLe Chameau
Flask 06Lab Story
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
3.10/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love
0%Like
5%Ok
0%Dislike
45%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate53
Category winners

LongevityFlask 06

SillageFlask 06

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value45
Category winnerBuds Delicate EssenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
fresh spicy69%
vanilla61%
amber100%
musky90%
woody80%
powdery70%
white floral60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match65%Closely related · both amber, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotMango
Heart2 to 3 hours
FrankincenseOlibanumJasmine
Base3 to 4 hours
SandalwoodVanilla
Top
BergamotMango
Heart
OlibanumJasmine
Base
MuskSandalwoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mango, Olibanum and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Buds Delicate Essence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer56
Fall67
Winter56
Day100
Night56
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men13
Unisex13
Women75
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,406

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,146

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFlask 06Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Buds Delicate Essence by Le Chameau pairs juicy tropical fruit with warm resins and woods. It opens with an energetic splash of crisp bergamot and sweet, pulpy mango. This bright fruitiness quickly settles into an unexpected heart where creamy jasmine mingles with smoky frankincense and resinous olibanum. The base res…

Reviews →

Lab Story Flask 06 opens with a tart burst of bergamot and ripe mango, creating an intriguing fruity initial impression. As the fruit settles, smoky olibanum resin and jasmine emerge, shifting the profile into darker, resinous territory. The dry down rests on a heavy foundation of sandalwood, musk, and sweet vanilla. …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Buds Delicate Essence or Flask 06?

Flask 06 takes 3 of 4 categories. Buds Delicate Essence is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Flask 06 is rated 3.10/5 from 20 votes. Choose Buds Delicate Essence for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Flask 06 for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Buds Delicate Essence or Flask 06?

Flask 06 lasts longest (Flask 06 64/100, Buds Delicate Essence 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Buds Delicate Essence or Flask 06?

Flask 06 projects furthest (Flask 06 60/100, Buds Delicate Essence 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Buds Delicate Essence and Flask 06 smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mango, Olibanum and Jasmine.

Is Buds Delicate Essence or Flask 06 better for summer or winter?

Buds Delicate Essence suits daytime wear; Flask 06 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Buds Delicate Essence and Flask 06?

Buds Delicate Essence has top notes of Bergamot and Mango, heart notes of Frankincense, Olibanum and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla. Flask 06 has top notes of Bergamot and Mango, heart notes of Olibanum and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

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