Fragrance comparison

Fleur d'Osmanthus vs Osmanthus

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,035 ratings analysed

Fleur d'Osmanthus

Roger & Gallet

3.88813 votes

Rank #2,552 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Osmanthus

L'Erbolario

3.51222 votes

Rank #14,727 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Fleur d'Osmanthus
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Osmanthus
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Fleur d'Osmanthus3/7

Osmanthus3/7

Ratings & consensus: Fleur d'Osmanthus
Community sentiment: Fleur d'Osmanthus
Longevity: Osmanthus
Sillage & projection: Osmanthus
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: 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

OsmanthusL'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 813 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.51/ 5 · 222 votes

Have 46%Had 20%Want 35%

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

14%Love

48%Like

15%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

222 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityOsmanthus

SillageOsmanthus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

lactonic77%

soft spicy69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fruity77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and fruity

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

GrapefruitBergamotSicilian LemonApricotPink PepperYellow Mandarin

Heart

OsmanthusGardeniaOrange BlossomAngelicaJasmineTurkish Rose

Base

PatchouliAmyrisBenzoinBourbon Vanilla

InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Grapefruit, Benzoin and Apricot. 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

Summer61

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOsmanthusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women84

Men1

Unisex27

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#14,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

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…

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L'Erbolario Osmanthus opens with a sharp flash of grapefruit, yellow mandarin, and tart apricot before settling into a dense floral heart. Osmanthus leads the mid alongside scratchy orange blossom and sweet gardenia, producing a sun-warmed, slightly rubbery peachy aroma on warm skin. As the initial citrus fizz recedes…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fleur d'Osmanthus or Osmanthus?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Fleur d'Osmanthus is rated 3.88/5 from 813 votes; Osmanthus is rated 3.51/5 from 222 votes. Choose Fleur d'Osmanthus for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Osmanthus for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fleur d'Osmanthus or Osmanthus?

Osmanthus lasts longest (Osmanthus 59/100, Fleur d'Osmanthus 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur d'Osmanthus or Osmanthus?

Osmanthus projects furthest (Osmanthus 59/100, Fleur d'Osmanthus 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur d'Osmanthus and Osmanthus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Grapefruit, Benzoin and Apricot.

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

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

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

Fleur d'Osmanthus features Osmanthus, Grapefruit, Neroli, Benzoin and Apricot. Osmanthus has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Apricot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Angelica, a base of Patchouli, Amyris, Benzoin and Bourbon Vanilla.