Fragrance comparison

Monserrat vs Joyeux Osmanthe

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 545 ratings analysed

Monserrat

FZOTIC

4.18184 votes

Rank #8,054 CitrusPowdery

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35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Joyeux Osmanthe

Maison Rebatchi

3.53361 votes

Rank #7,561 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Joyeux Osmanthe takes 4 of 7 categories.

Monserrat
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Joyeux Osmanthe
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Monserrat3/7

Joyeux Osmanthe4/7

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

MonserratFZOTIC

Joyeux OsmantheMaison Rebatchi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.53/ 5 · 361 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerMonserratRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

34%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

184 votes

31%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

325 votes

Category winnerMonserratMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityJoyeux Osmanthe

SillageJoyeux Osmanthe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value53

Category winnerJoyeux OsmantheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

green77%

musky69%

lactonic61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

floral84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink GrapefruitCarrot Seeds

Heart2-4 hrs

ApricotGreen LeavesJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

Wet PlasterAmbergrisWhite Musk

Top

ApricotNectarineGreen LeavesNeroliCinnamon

Heart

OsmanthusTuberoseJasmineHoneysuckleOrange BlossomIrisRose

Base

MuskCashmeranAmberCedar

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

Spring98

Summer100

Fall29

Winter10

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer82

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMonserratMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex60

Women34

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

Men3

Unisex21

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,054

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#7,561

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerJoyeux OsmantheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Monserrat or Joyeux Osmanthe?

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

Which lasts longer, Monserrat or Joyeux Osmanthe?

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

Which projects more, Monserrat or Joyeux Osmanthe?

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

Do Monserrat and Joyeux Osmanthe 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 Monserrat or Joyeux Osmanthe 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 Monserrat and Joyeux Osmanthe?

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. 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.