Fragrance comparison

Kremlyovsky vs J'ai Osé

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 2,036 ratings analysed

Kremlyovsky

Parade of Stars

4.001 votes

Rank #57,997 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

J'ai Osé

Guy Laroche

4.272,035 votes

Rank #1,188 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Kremlyovsky
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
J'ai Osé
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Kremlyovsky2/4

J'ai Osé2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kremlyovsky
Sillage & projection: Kremlyovsky
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): J'ai Osé
Fragranxe ranking: J'ai Osé

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KremlyovskyParade of Stars

J'ai OséGuy Laroche

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

4.27/ 5 · 2,035 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

51%Love

37%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

2,035 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityKremlyovsky

SillageKremlyovsky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value51

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

marine84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarCorianderHyacinthNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliOakmossWoody NotesWhite Musk

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesCorianderPeachCitruses

Heart3-4 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliOrris RootVetiverCedarRoseJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossBenzoinAmberMusk

Category winnerJ'ai OséLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night35

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 14%Party 10%

Men1

Unisex20

Women80

Date 39%Party 27%Work 18%Casual 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,997

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,188

PerfumerMax Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews58

Category winnerJ'ai OséHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The opening hits fast. Salty sea notes and tart citruses surge forward right away. You notice an immediate kick of cool ocean air. Within ten minutes, sharp coriander and aromatic nutmeg join dry cedarwood to give the heart a firm masculine structure. Earthy oakmoss, patchouli, and clean white musk ground the base. It…

Reviews →

Guy Laroche J'ai Ose is a daring relic from 1978 that still commands serious attention. It hits the nose with a fizzy blast of aldehydes, peppery coriander, and a subtle fuzzy peach skin note. That brisk start melts rapidly into a velvety core of sandalwood, earthy vetiver, and powdery orris root. The finish is thick …

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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, Kremlyovsky or J'ai Osé?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kremlyovsky is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; J'ai Osé is rated 4.27/5 from 2,035 votes. Choose Kremlyovsky for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose J'ai Osé for a woody and amber character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kremlyovsky or J'ai Osé?

Kremlyovsky lasts longest (Kremlyovsky 100/100, J'ai Osé 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kremlyovsky or J'ai Osé?

Kremlyovsky projects furthest (Kremlyovsky 75/100, J'ai Osé 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kremlyovsky and J'ai Osé smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Cedar, Coriander and Patchouli.

Is Kremlyovsky or J'ai Osé better for summer or winter?

Kremlyovsky suits daytime wear; J'ai Osé suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kremlyovsky and J'ai Osé?

Kremlyovsky has top notes of Sea Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Cedar, Coriander, Hyacinth and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Woody Notes and White Musk. J'ai Osé has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Peach and Citruses, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Orris Root and Vetiver, a base of Oakmoss, Benzoin, Amber and Musk.