Fragrance comparison

Lotus vs Osmanthus

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 1 ratings analysed

Lotus

Mundus

5.001 votes

Rank #66,926 FruityCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Osmanthus

Mahdi Perfumes

—0 votes

Rank #65,948 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Osmanthus takes 1 of 1 categories.

Lotus
Choose it for a fruity and caramel character.
Osmanthus
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Lotus0/1

Osmanthus1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LotusMundus

OsmanthusMahdi Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fruity100%

caramel92%

leather84%

floral77%

ozonic69%

musky61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

balsamic77%

cinnamon69%

citrus61%

Scent match13%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CranberryViolet LeafCassiaBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

FrangipaniCedarCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

SuedeCaramelBenzoinPatchouliVetiverVanilla

Top

Bitter OrangeClovesCinnamon

Heart

OsmanthusSuede

Base

StyraxBenzoinVetiverPatchouliLabdanumCedar

InformationalShared notesCedar, Cinnamon, Suede and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Lotus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day71

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 17%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOsmanthusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lotus by Mundus takes an unusual detour from typical floral names. It hits the skin with an instant snap of tart cranberry and crushed basil before violet leaf adds a clean, watery green sharpness. You immediately notice the contrast. Within fifteen minutes, warm cinnamon and solar frangipani push through, softening t…

Reviews →

Osmanthus by Mahdi Perfumes delivers a dense layer of warm spices wrapped in rugged suede. Designed for men who appreciate assertive winter warmth, it centers around a leathery apricot heart. The blend feels heavy, dry, and distinctly masculine, suited for cold evenings in a leather jacket rather than breezy summer da…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Lotus and Osmanthus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cedar, Cinnamon, Suede and Benzoin.

Is Lotus or Osmanthus better for summer or winter?

Lotus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lotus and Osmanthus?

Lotus has top notes of Cranberry, Violet Leaf, Cassia and Basil, heart notes of Frangipani, Cedar and Cinnamon, a base of Suede, Caramel, Benzoin and Patchouli. Osmanthus has top notes of Bitter Orange, Cloves and Cinnamon, heart notes of Osmanthus and Suede, a base of Styrax, Benzoin, Vetiver and Patchouli.