Fragrance comparison

Isola Sol vs Osmanthus Nectar

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 729 ratings analysed

4 wins

Isola Sol

Roja Dove

3.73504 votes

Rank #3,501 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Osmanthus Nectar

Gucci

4.12225 votes

Rank #7,642 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isola Sol takes 4 of 7 categories.

Isola Sol
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Osmanthus Nectar
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Isola Sol4/7

Osmanthus Nectar3/7

Ratings & consensus: Osmanthus Nectar
Community sentiment: Osmanthus Nectar
Longevity: Isola Sol
Sillage & projection: Isola Sol
Value for money: Isola Sol
Versatility: Osmanthus Nectar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Isola Sol

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Isola SolRoja Dove

Osmanthus NectarGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 504 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

4.12/ 5 · 225 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 71%

Category winnerOsmanthus NectarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

28%Like

16%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

258 votes

48%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

225 votes

Category winnerOsmanthus NectarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIsola Sol

SillageIsola Sol

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value26

Category winnerIsola SolBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

yellow floral69%

musky61%

woody100%

fruity92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

lactonic61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ApricotMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotPeachPetitgrain

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmine SambacCoconutNeroli

Base

MuskSaltSandalwoodAmbroxanAmyrisCedarPink Pepper

Top30 to 45 minutes

ApricotGuatemalan CardamomBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

OsmanthusTea

Base4 to 7 hours

SandalwoodAmyrisVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesApricot, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Amyris. Durations are only published for Osmanthus Nectar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer100

Fall92

Winter44

Day100

Night66

Category winnerOsmanthus NectarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex28

Women65

Men1

Unisex34

Women65

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,501

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews127

Overall rank#7,642

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerIsola SolHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Isola Sol reads less like a fruity beach cocktail and more like a polished tropical floral with salt in the air. Reviews point to a quick flash of peach, apricot and citrus, then a smooth ylang-ylang and jasmine heart that stays in focus. On skin, it usually turns creamy, woody and lightly musky rather than overtly co…

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Osmanthus Nectar by Gucci presents a lush combination of ripe stone fruit, aromatic florals, and soft woods. The scent opens with a burst of sweet apricot brightened by crisp bergamot and a mild pinch of Guatemalan cardamom. As the citrus settles, the perfume reveals its core of velvety osmanthus blossom and brewed te…

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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, Isola Sol or Osmanthus Nectar?

Isola Sol takes 4 of 7 categories. Isola Sol is rated 3.73/5 from 504 votes; Osmanthus Nectar is rated 4.12/5 from 225 votes. Choose Isola Sol for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Osmanthus Nectar for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Isola Sol or Osmanthus Nectar?

Isola Sol lasts longest (Isola Sol 75/100, Osmanthus Nectar 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isola Sol or Osmanthus Nectar?

Isola Sol projects furthest (Isola Sol 66/100, Osmanthus Nectar 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isola Sol and Osmanthus Nectar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Apricot, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Amyris.

Is Isola Sol or Osmanthus Nectar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Osmanthus Nectar is the stronger pick. For winter, Osmanthus Nectar is the stronger pick. Osmanthus Nectar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isola Sol and Osmanthus Nectar?

Isola Sol has top notes of Apricot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac, Coconut and Neroli, a base of Musk, Salt, Sandalwood and Ambroxan. Osmanthus Nectar has top notes of Apricot, Guatemalan Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus and Tea, a base of Sandalwood, Amyris and Virginia Cedar.