Fragrance comparison

Classic Acqua vs Osiris

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 399 ratings analysed

Classic Acqua

Banana Republic

3.9123 votes

Rank #36,182 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Osiris

Sylvaine Delacourte

3.79376 votes

Rank #4,463 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Osiris takes 4 of 5 categories.

Classic Acqua
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Osiris
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Classic Acqua1/5

Osiris4/5

Ratings & consensus: Osiris
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Osiris
Sillage & projection: Osiris
Value for money: Classic Acqua
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Osiris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Classic AcquaBanana Republic

OsirisSylvaine Delacourte

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 50%Had 9%Want 41%

3.79/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 33%Had 16%Want 51%

Category winnerOsirisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

35%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

33%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

264 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOsiris

SillageOsiris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value52

Category winnerClassic AcquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

lavender83%

marine74%

citrus65%

soft spicy56%

citrus100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

honey77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea waterGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

LavenderClary SageOrange Blossom

Base

Guaiac WoodCedar

Top

ClementineSesamePink Pepper

Heart

Orange BlossomHoneyClary Sage

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodCedarGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Clary Sage, Orange Blossom and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall46

Winter8

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer46

Fall0

Winter53

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex76

Women0

Men1

Unisex33

Women66

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,182

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#4,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews72

Category winnerOsirisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Classic Acqua opens with a sharp burst of cold sea water and bitter grapefruit, backed by a quick pinch of pink pepper. As the initial splash settles, the scent turns clean and herbal as lavender and clary sage take over the middle phase. It sits close to the skin, drying down to dry cedar and subtle guaiac wood. This…

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Osiris by Sylvaine Delacourte opens with bright clementine and a nutty sesame accord, eventually revealing a heart of honeyed orange blossom. This unisex creation offers a balanced, warm profile that suits spring and autumn days. It settles into a comfortable, woody base, providing a gentle scent trail suitable for th…

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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, Classic Acqua or Osiris?

Osiris takes 4 of 5 categories. Classic Acqua is rated 3.91/5 from 23 votes; Osiris is rated 3.79/5 from 376 votes. Choose Classic Acqua for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Osiris for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Classic Acqua or Osiris?

Osiris lasts longest (Osiris 72/100, Classic Acqua 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classic Acqua or Osiris?

Osiris projects furthest (Osiris 62/100, Classic Acqua 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classic Acqua and Osiris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Clary Sage, Orange Blossom and Guaiac Wood.

Is Classic Acqua or Osiris better for summer or winter?

Classic Acqua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classic Acqua and Osiris?

Classic Acqua has top notes of Sea water, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage and Orange Blossom, a base of Guaiac Wood and Cedar. Osiris has top notes of Clementine, Sesame and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Honey and Clary Sage, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Cedar and Guaiac Wood.