Fragrance comparison

Eva vs Osmanthe Liu Yuan

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 303 ratings analysed

Eva

Nimere Parfums

3.9647 votes

Rank #46,203 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Osmanthe Liu Yuan

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.86256 votes

Rank #11,596 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Osmanthe Liu Yuan takes 4 of 6 categories.

Eva
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Osmanthe Liu Yuan
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eva2/6

Osmanthe Liu Yuan4/6

Ratings & consensus: Osmanthe Liu Yuan
Community sentiment: Eva
Longevity: Osmanthe Liu Yuan
Sillage & projection: Eva
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Osmanthe Liu Yuan
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Osmanthe Liu Yuan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EvaNimere Parfums

Osmanthe Liu YuanLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 20%Had 37%Want 44%

3.86/ 5 · 256 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%

Category winnerOsmanthe Liu YuanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

31%Love

39%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

256 votes

Category winnerEvaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOsmanthe Liu Yuan

SillageEva

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value47

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

floral77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

floral92%

leather84%

powdery77%

animalic69%

lactonic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleTangerineGrapesApricotPeachLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangChampacaOsmanthusJasmine SambacPeonyIris

Base

Tolu BalsamPeru BalsamMuskSpanish JasmineAlmondTonka BeanBenzoinSandalwood

Top15 to 30 minutes

MandarinGreen NotesBlack Currant

Heart2 to 4 hours

OsmanthusJasmineIris

Base3 to 6 hours

LeatherApricotMuskPeachPatchouli

InformationalShared notesApricot, Peach, Osmanthus and Iris. Durations are only published for Osmanthe Liu Yuan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer89

Fall46

Winter13

Day100

Night23

Category winnerOsmanthe Liu YuanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex39

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,203

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,596

PerfumerMaxence Moutte

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerOsmanthe Liu YuanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eva by Nimere Parfums creates a complex, fruit-forward floral profile that balances bright top notes like apple and tangerine with a deep, balsamic foundation. It is an ambitious composition that leans into a rich, powdery texture, making it a standout choice for those who enjoy bold, resinous florals during the trans…

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Osmanthe Liu Yuan by Le Jardin Retrouve centers on the golden, velvety aroma of osmanthus blossom paired with juicy apricot and bright mandarin. A green touch and tart black currant cut through the initial sweetness, keeping the opening fresh and buoyant rather than heavy. As the scent settles, white floral jasmine an…

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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, Eva or Osmanthe Liu Yuan?

Osmanthe Liu Yuan takes 4 of 6 categories. Eva is rated 3.96/5 from 47 votes; Osmanthe Liu Yuan is rated 3.86/5 from 256 votes. Choose Eva for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Osmanthe Liu Yuan for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eva or Osmanthe Liu Yuan?

Osmanthe Liu Yuan lasts longest (Osmanthe Liu Yuan 58/100, Eva 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eva or Osmanthe Liu Yuan?

Eva projects furthest (Eva 60/100, Osmanthe Liu Yuan 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eva and Osmanthe Liu Yuan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Apricot, Peach, Osmanthus and Iris.

Is Eva or Osmanthe Liu Yuan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Osmanthe Liu Yuan is the stronger pick. For winter, Eva is the stronger pick. Eva suits daytime wear; Osmanthe Liu Yuan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eva and Osmanthe Liu Yuan?

Eva has top notes of Apple, Tangerine, Grapes and Apricot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Champaca, Osmanthus and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Tolu Balsam, Peru Balsam, Musk and Spanish Jasmine. Osmanthe Liu Yuan has top notes of Mandarin, Green Notes and Black Currant, heart notes of Osmanthus, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Leather, Apricot, Musk and Peach.