Fragrance comparison

Fragrance №05 vs L'Esprit Du Temps

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fragrance №05

Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance

4.336 votes

Rank #36,610 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

L'Esprit Du Temps

GRAHAM & POTT

4.004 votes

Rank #55,579 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fragrance №05 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fragrance №05
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Esprit Du Temps
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fragrance №053/4

L'Esprit Du Temps1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fragrance №05
Sillage & projection: Fragrance №05
Value for money: L'Esprit Du Temps
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fragrance №05

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fragrance №05Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance

L'Esprit Du TempsGRAHAM & POTT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 24%Had 16%Want 60%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFragrance №05

SillageFragrance №05

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerL'Esprit Du TempsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

yellow floral91%

powdery83%

floral74%

patchouli65%

violet56%

fruity100%

citrus92%

rose84%

woody77%

floral69%

violet61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both floral and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mimosa

Heart

JasmineBulgarian RoseViolet

Base

Patchouli

Top

Bulgarian RoseMandarinBlackcurrantGrapefruit

Heart

VioletCranberryJasmineBalsam FirRaspberryPlum

Base

CedarwoodMusk MallowPatchouliOakmossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Bulgarian Rose, Violet 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,610

PerfumerAlain Allione, Henri Bergia

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,579

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFragrance №05Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fragrance №05 by Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance opens with the sunny, honeyed quality of mimosa before yielding to a heart of jasmine, Bulgarian rose, and violet. This floral composition settles into a grounding, earthy patchouli base. It is a versatile choice for those who appreciate classic floral structures that maintain a…

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Bulgarian Rose and sharp grapefruit pop right at the start of L'Esprit Du Temps by GRAHAM & POTT, cutting through a juicy core of cranberry, raspberry, and dark plum. The opening fizzes with citrus before settling into a cool green heart where violet leaves and balsam fir offset the initial sweetness. On skin, the dry…

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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, Fragrance №05 or L'Esprit Du Temps?

Fragrance №05 takes 3 of 4 categories. Fragrance №05 is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; L'Esprit Du Temps is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Fragrance №05 for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Esprit Du Temps for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fragrance №05 or L'Esprit Du Temps?

Fragrance №05 lasts longest (Fragrance №05 80/100, L'Esprit Du Temps 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fragrance №05 or L'Esprit Du Temps?

Fragrance №05 projects furthest (Fragrance №05 71/100, L'Esprit Du Temps 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fragrance №05 and L'Esprit Du Temps smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and violet accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose, Violet and Patchouli.

Is Fragrance №05 or L'Esprit Du Temps better for summer or winter?

Fragrance №05 suits daytime wear; L'Esprit Du Temps suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fragrance №05 and L'Esprit Du Temps?

Fragrance №05 has top notes of Mimosa, heart notes of Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose and Violet, a base of Patchouli. L'Esprit Du Temps has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Mandarin, Blackcurrant and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Cranberry, Jasmine and Balsam Fir, a base of Cedarwood, Musk Mallow, Patchouli and Oakmoss.