Fragrance comparison

Gelsomino vs N 8

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 182 ratings analysed

Gelsomino

Bottega Verde

3.5010 votes

Rank #66,667 White FloralWoody

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24%scent match

Clearly different

N 8

Morph

3.74172 votes

Rank #18,167 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Gelsomino
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
N 8
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gelsomino2/4

N 82/4

Ratings & consensus: N 8
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gelsomino
Sillage & projection: Gelsomino
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: N 8

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GelsominoBottega Verde

N 8Morph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 5%Had 10%Want 85%

3.74/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerN 8Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

29%Love

33%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

172 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityGelsomino

SillageGelsomino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value39

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody88%

fruity77%

powdery65%

floral53%

tuberose42%

powdery100%

floral91%

violet83%

iris74%

musky65%

fresh56%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Jasmine SambacYlang-YlangDamask RoseLilac

Heart

TuberosePeachNectarineHoneysuckleArtemisiaRed currant leafBamboo

Base

SandalwoodCashmeranMusk

Top15-30 mins

LilacTuscan Iris

Heart2-4 hrs

Parma VioletDamask Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose and Lilac. Durations are only published for N 8, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer62

Fall0

Winter65

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men7

Unisex24

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,667

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerN 8Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bottega Verde Gelsomino brings together plush Jasmine Sambac and sweet nectarine over a dense base of cashmeran and musk. Green touches of bamboo and red currant leaf temper the heavy tuberose heart, keeping the white floral profile fresh rather than overly formal. It wears best during crisp spring afternoons and casu…

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Morph N 8 opens with fresh lilac blossoms and cool Tuscan iris, creating a gentle floral breeze reminiscent of a sunny spring morning. As it settles, Parma violet and delicate Damask rose introduce a soft, cosmetic powder sensation that feels like luxurious body dusting powder on clean skin. A foundation of warm vanil…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gelsomino or N 8?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gelsomino is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes; N 8 is rated 3.74/5 from 172 votes. Choose Gelsomino for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose N 8 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gelsomino or N 8?

Gelsomino lasts longest (Gelsomino 80/100, N 8 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gelsomino or N 8?

Gelsomino projects furthest (Gelsomino 67/100, N 8 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gelsomino and N 8 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Damask Rose and Lilac.

Is Gelsomino or N 8 better for summer or winter?

N 8 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gelsomino and N 8?

Gelsomino has top notes of Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang, Damask Rose and Lilac, heart notes of Tuberose, Peach, Nectarine and Honeysuckle, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Musk. N 8 has top notes of Lilac and Tuscan Iris, heart notes of Parma Violet and Damask Rose, a base of White Musk and Vanilla.