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Fleur d'Osmanthus vs Orange Blossom

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

Updated 903 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur d'Osmanthus takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Fleur d'Osmanthus

    Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

  • Orange Blossom

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Fleur d'Osmanthus5/7
Orange Blossom2/7
Ratings & consensus
Fleur d'Osmanthus
Community sentiment
Fleur d'Osmanthus
Longevity
Orange Blossom
Sillage & projection
Orange Blossom
Value for money
Fleur d'Osmanthus
Versatility
Fleur d'Osmanthus
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fleur d'Osmanthus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Fleur d'OsmanthusRoger & Gallet
Orange BlossomThe 7 Virtues
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.88/ 5 · 813 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.70/ 5 · 90 votes
Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%
Category winnerFleur d'OsmanthusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
52%Like
4%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate

678 votes

18%Love
52%Like
14%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerFleur d'OsmanthusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityOrange Blossom

SillageOrange Blossom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value71
¤ Price value54
Category winnerFleur d'OsmanthusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
citrus92%
fruity84%
lactonic77%
soft spicy69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
white floral83%
aromatic65%
amber48%
fresh spicy30%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
LemonPetitgrainGrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamotTangerine
Heart
Orange BlossomNeroliJasmineOrris
Base
VetiverLabdanumAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Neroli, Lemon and Petitgrain. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFleur d'OsmanthusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex15
Women84
Men0
Unisex26
Women74
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#13,408

PerfumerAngela Stavrevska

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerFleur d'OsmanthusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleur d'Osmanthus is a bright, easygoing osmanthus scent that opens with sparkling citrus, then settles into soft apricot, clean florals, and a gentle creamy warmth. It feels light, cheerful, and very easy to wear. This suits warm weather, post-shower use, and anyone who prefers a fresh fruity floral over a heavy perf…

Reviews →

A bright orange blossom scent with a sharp citrus opening, neroli at the centre, and a dry green edge that gives it a cleaner, less sugary feel. It stays airy and easy to wear, especially in warm weather, but some wearers find it lighter and shorter-lived than they want. Best for someone who likes fresh white florals …

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, Fleur d'Osmanthus or Orange Blossom?

Fleur d'Osmanthus takes 5 of 7 categories. Fleur d'Osmanthus is rated 3.88/5 from 813 votes; Orange Blossom is rated 3.70/5 from 90 votes. Choose Fleur d'Osmanthus for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Orange Blossom for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fleur d'Osmanthus or Orange Blossom?

Orange Blossom lasts longest (Orange Blossom 56/100, Fleur d'Osmanthus 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur d'Osmanthus or Orange Blossom?

Projection is very close: Orange Blossom 49/100, Fleur d'Osmanthus 47/100 for sillage.

Do Fleur d'Osmanthus and Orange Blossom smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Neroli, Lemon and Petitgrain.

Is Fleur d'Osmanthus or Orange Blossom better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleur d'Osmanthus is the stronger pick. For winter, Fleur d'Osmanthus is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur d'Osmanthus and Orange Blossom?

Fleur d'Osmanthus features Osmanthus, Grapefruit, Neroli, Benzoin and Apricot. Orange Blossom has top notes of Lemon, Petitgrain, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine and Orris, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum and Amber.

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