Fragrance comparison

Hymba vs Osaïto

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 630 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hymba

Sigilli

4.1724 votes

Rank #38,294 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Osaïto

M. Micallef

3.87606 votes

Rank #4,414 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hymba takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hymba
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Osaïto
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Hymba3/5

Osaïto1/5

Ratings & consensus: Hymba
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Hymba
Value for money: Hymba
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Osaïto

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HymbaSigilli

OsaïtoM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 61%

3.87/ 5 · 606 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerHymbaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

35%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

416 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageHymba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value43

Category winnerHymbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

citrus69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

marine77%

herbal69%

woody61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MyrtleCitruses

Heart

ResinsVanilla

Base

SandalwoodCedarAmberBirch

Top

Sea NotesCitrusesGrapefruit

Heart

MyrtleMarigold

Base

MuskExotic WoodsSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesMyrtle, Citruses, Sandalwood and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men47

Unisex45

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,294

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,414

PerfumerGeoffrey Nejman, Jean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews75

Category winnerOsaïtoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hymba opens with bright citrus and myrtle, then quickly settles into a warm resinous heart softened by vanilla. It smells smoky, milky, aromatic, and slightly wild rather than polished. On skin, the woods and amber give it depth while the incense-like resin stays central. It suits someone who enjoys unusual warm fragr…

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Osaïto by M. Micallef is a refined aromatic fragrance built around a core of sea notes and grapefruit. It provides a serene, oceanic experience that feels clean on the skin. Ideal for spring and summer days, it works well for office environments or casual weekend wear when you want something composed and light.

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hymba or Osaïto?

Hymba takes 3 of 5 categories. Hymba is rated 4.17/5 from 24 votes; Osaïto is rated 3.87/5 from 606 votes. Choose Hymba for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Osaïto for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hymba or Osaïto?

They last about the same: Hymba 69/100, Osaïto 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hymba or Osaïto?

Hymba projects furthest (Hymba 79/100, Osaïto 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hymba and Osaïto smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Myrtle, Citruses, Sandalwood and Amber.

Is Hymba or Osaïto better for summer or winter?

Hymba suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hymba and Osaïto?

Hymba has top notes of Myrtle and Citruses, heart notes of Resins and Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Birch. Osaïto has top notes of Sea Notes, Citruses and Grapefruit, heart notes of Myrtle and Marigold, a base of Musk, Exotic Woods, Sandalwood and Amber.