Fragrance comparison

Edouard vs Osmose

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

3 wins

Edouard

Art of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #46,193 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Osmose

Detaille

3.6123 votes

Rank #49,179 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Edouard takes 3 of 4 categories.

Edouard
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking.
Osmose
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Edouard3/4

Osmose1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EdouardArt of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

OsmoseDetaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.61/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 38%Had 11%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

30%Love

30%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityEdouard

SillageOsmose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value46

Category winnerEdouardBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

citrus65%

aromatic53%

earthy42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Tonka BeanVetiverAmberBergamotPepperMuskTangerineCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotTangerineBasilGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperOrange BlossomTobacco

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarPatchouliAmberVetiverMossLeather

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Amber, Bergamot and Pepper. Durations are only published for Osmose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring67

Summer100

Fall89

Winter33

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men56

Unisex44

Women0

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,193

PerfumerBrigitte Witschi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,179

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEdouardHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Edouard opens with bergamot and tangerine, then settles into pepper, cedar and vetiver with a soft amber and tonka base. It reads warm, smooth and gently fresh rather than loud. If you like woody amber scents with a polished, quietly masculine feel, this is the kind of fragrance that may suit office wear, smart casua…

Reviews →

The initial burst is sharp. Detaille Osmose opens with an energetic splash of tart lemon, bitter bergamot, and zesty ginger that wakes up your nose before soothing down into herbal basil leaves. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol and sharp citrus evaporate, a warm spine of black pepper, dry tobacco leaf, a…

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, Edouard or Osmose?

Edouard takes 3 of 4 categories. Edouard is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Osmose is rated 3.61/5 from 23 votes. Choose Edouard for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Choose Osmose for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Edouard or Osmose?

Edouard lasts longest (Edouard 70/100, Osmose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Edouard or Osmose?

Osmose projects furthest (Osmose 63/100, Edouard 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Edouard and Osmose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Amber, Bergamot and Pepper.

Is Edouard or Osmose better for summer or winter?

Osmose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Edouard and Osmose?

Edouard features Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Amber, Bergamot and Pepper. Osmose has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Tangerine and Basil, heart notes of Pepper, Orange Blossom and Tobacco, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver.