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Joyeux Osmanthe vs Monserrat

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

Updated 545 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Joyeux Osmanthe takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Joyeux Osmanthe

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

  • Monserrat

    Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Joyeux Osmanthe4/7
Monserrat3/7
Ratings & consensus
Monserrat
Community sentiment
Monserrat
Longevity
Joyeux Osmanthe
Sillage & projection
Joyeux Osmanthe
Value for money
Joyeux Osmanthe
Versatility
Monserrat
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Joyeux Osmanthe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Joyeux OsmantheMaison Rebatchi
MonserratFZOTIC
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.53/ 5 · 361 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
4.18/ 5 · 184 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerMonserratRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
31%Love
39%Like
14%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate

325 votes

47%Love
34%Like
10%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

184 votes

Category winnerMonserratMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityJoyeux Osmanthe

SillageJoyeux Osmanthe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value53
¤ Price value49
Category winnerJoyeux OsmantheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
white floral92%
floral84%
powdery77%
sweet69%
lactonic61%
citrus100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
green77%
musky69%
lactonic61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and lactonic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
ApricotNectarineGreen LeavesNeroliCinnamon
Heart
OsmanthusTuberoseJasmineHoneysuckleOrange BlossomIrisRose
Base
MuskCashmeranAmberCedar
Top15-30 mins
Pink GrapefruitCarrot Seeds
Heart2-4 hrs
ApricotGreen LeavesJasmine
Base6-8 hrs
Wet PlasterAmbergrisWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesApricot, Green Leaves and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Monserrat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer82
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Spring98
Summer100
Fall29
Winter10
Day100
Night29
Category winnerMonserratMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex21
Women76
Men6
Unisex60
Women34
Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,558

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#8,054

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerJoyeux OsmantheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Joyeux Osmanthe by Maison Rebatchi offers a vibrant, fruit-forward experience centered on osmanthus, apricot, and soft tuberose. Designed by Maurice Roucel, this fragrance captures the essence of a sunlit garden. It shines in warm weather, providing a refreshing, slightly green, and creamy floral aura that feels both …

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FZOTIC Monserrat reinvents citrus with an offbeat, artistic edge. A sharp spray releases bitter pink grapefruit and earthy carrot seeds. It wakes you up immediately. The heart reveals velvety apricot and crushed green leaves, dodging the syrupy sweetness typical of commercial fruit releases. Then comes the real twist.…

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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, Joyeux Osmanthe or Monserrat?

Joyeux Osmanthe takes 4 of 7 categories. Joyeux Osmanthe is rated 3.53/5 from 361 votes; Monserrat is rated 4.18/5 from 184 votes. Choose Joyeux Osmanthe for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Monserrat for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Joyeux Osmanthe or Monserrat?

Joyeux Osmanthe lasts longest (Joyeux Osmanthe 69/100, Monserrat 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Joyeux Osmanthe or Monserrat?

Joyeux Osmanthe projects furthest (Joyeux Osmanthe 60/100, Monserrat 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Joyeux Osmanthe and Monserrat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and lactonic accords. Common notes include Apricot, Green Leaves and Jasmine.

Is Joyeux Osmanthe or Monserrat better for summer or winter?

For summer, Monserrat is the stronger pick. For winter, Joyeux Osmanthe is the stronger pick. Monserrat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Joyeux Osmanthe and Monserrat?

Joyeux Osmanthe has top notes of Apricot, Nectarine, Green Leaves and Neroli, heart notes of Osmanthus, Tuberose, Jasmine and Honeysuckle, a base of Musk, Cashmeran, Amber and Cedar. Monserrat has top notes of Pink Grapefruit and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Apricot, Green Leaves and Jasmine, a base of Wet Plaster, Ambergris and White Musk.

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