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Fracas vs Osmanthus Tea

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

Updated 4,738 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracas takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Fracas

    Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Osmanthus Tea

    Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fracas3/4
Osmanthus Tea1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Fracas
Sillage & projection
Fracas
Value for money
Osmanthus Tea
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fracas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
FracasRobert Piguet
Osmanthus TeaMith
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.67/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 32%Had 0%Want 68%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
45%Love
33%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

4,320 votes

78%Love
11%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate92
Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value71
Category winnerOsmanthus TeaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
tuberose88%
green77%
floral65%
animalic53%
fruity42%
floral100%
fruity92%
fresh84%
green77%
citrus69%
white floral61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris
Base
MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar
Top
NeroliBitter OrangeBergamot
Heart
OsmanthusTeaTuberoseJasmineRose
Base
SandalwoodOakmossAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tuberose, Jasmine and Osmanthus. 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
Winter97
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer67
Fall83
Winter83
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex13
Women85
Men14
Unisex57
Women29
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#587

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Overall rank#30,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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Osmanthus Tea opens with bright citrus and a sweet osmanthus glow, then quickly brings in a gentle tea bitterness that keeps the florals from feeling sugary. It reads fresh, fruity and airy at first, with white flowers adding a soft bubblegum-like texture. On skin, the tea, osmanthus and creamy floral heart seem to do…

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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fracas or Osmanthus Tea?

Fracas takes 3 of 4 categories. Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes; Osmanthus Tea is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Osmanthus Tea for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fracas or Osmanthus Tea?

They last about the same: Fracas 79/100, Osmanthus Tea 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fracas or Osmanthus Tea?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Osmanthus Tea 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fracas and Osmanthus Tea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tuberose, Jasmine and Osmanthus.

Is Fracas or Osmanthus Tea better for summer or winter?

Osmanthus Tea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fracas and Osmanthus Tea?

Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Osmanthus Tea has top notes of Neroli, Bitter Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Tea, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Amber.

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