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Fleur d'Osmanthus vs Pompelmo

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

Updated 952 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur d'Osmanthus takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Fleur d'Osmanthus

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

  • Pompelmo

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Fleur d'Osmanthus6/7
Pompelmo1/7
Ratings & consensus
Fleur d'Osmanthus
Community sentiment
Fleur d'Osmanthus
Longevity
Fleur d'Osmanthus
Sillage & projection
Fleur d'Osmanthus
Value for money
Fleur d'Osmanthus
Versatility
Pompelmo
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
PompelmoLaboratorio Olfattivo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.88/ 5 · 813 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.89/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
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

29%Love
41%Like
19%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate

139 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityFleur d'Osmanthus

SillageFleur d'Osmanthus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value71
¤ Price value48
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%
aromatic90%
woody80%
earthy70%
fresh spicy60%
soft spicy50%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and soft spicy

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

Notes
GrapefruitVetiverPink PepperMastic or LentisquePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Vetiver, Pink Pepper and Patchouli. 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
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPompelmoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex15
Women84
Men25
Unisex64
Women11
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#17,979

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Laboratorio Olfattivo Pompelmo opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit peel that feels raw and tart. Perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena skips synthetic sweetness in favor of authentic rind bitterness, backed by snappy pink pepper. As the sharp initial citrus quietens, resinous mastic and earthy vetiver anchor the middl…

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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 Pompelmo?

Fleur d'Osmanthus takes 6 of 7 categories. Fleur d'Osmanthus is rated 3.88/5 from 813 votes; Pompelmo is rated 3.89/5 from 139 votes. Choose Fleur d'Osmanthus for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Pompelmo for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fleur d'Osmanthus or Pompelmo?

They last about the same: Fleur d'Osmanthus 52/100, Pompelmo 50/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fleur d'Osmanthus or Pompelmo?

Fleur d'Osmanthus projects furthest (Fleur d'Osmanthus 47/100, Pompelmo 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur d'Osmanthus and Pompelmo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Vetiver, Pink Pepper and Patchouli.

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

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

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

Fleur d'Osmanthus features Osmanthus, Grapefruit, Neroli, Benzoin and Apricot. Pompelmo features Grapefruit, Vetiver, Pink Pepper, Mastic or Lentisque and Patchouli.

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