N 8 vs Gelsomino
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
N 8Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
GelsominoChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
N 82/4
Gelsomino2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- N 8
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gelsomino
- Sillage & projection
- Gelsomino
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- N 8
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
N 8MorphGelsominoBottega VerdeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.50/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 5%Had 10%Want 85%
Category winnerN 8Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
33%Like
25%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
172 votes
20%Love
40%Like
10%Ok
30%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGelsomino
SillageGelsomino
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
floral91%
violet83%
iris74%
musky65%
fresh56%
white floral100%
woody88%
fruity77%
powdery65%
floral53%
tuberose42%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both powdery and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LilacTuscan Iris
Heart2-4 hrs
Parma VioletDamask Rose
Base6-8+ hrs
White MuskVanilla
Top
Jasmine SambacYlang-YlangDamask RoseLilac
Heart
TuberosePeachNectarineHoneysuckleArtemisiaRed currant leafBamboo
Base
SandalwoodCashmeranMusk
InformationalShared notesLilac and Damask Rose. Durations are only published for N 8, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer62
Fall0
Winter65
Day100
Night47
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,167
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#66,667
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerN 8Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMorph N 8 opens with fresh lilac blossoms and cool Tuscan iris, creating a gentle floral breeze reminiscent of a sunny spring morning. As it settles, Parma violet and delicate Damask rose introduce a soft, cosmetic powder sensation that feels like luxurious body dusting powder on clean skin. A foundation of warm vanil…
Reviews →Bottega Verde Gelsomino brings together plush Jasmine Sambac and sweet nectarine over a dense base of cashmeran and musk. Green touches of bamboo and red currant leaf temper the heavy tuberose heart, keeping the white floral profile fresh rather than overly formal. It wears best during crisp spring afternoons and casu…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, N 8 or Gelsomino?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. N 8 is rated 3.74/5 from 172 votes; Gelsomino is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose N 8 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gelsomino for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, N 8 or Gelsomino?
Gelsomino lasts longest (Gelsomino 80/100, N 8 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, N 8 or Gelsomino?
Gelsomino projects furthest (Gelsomino 67/100, N 8 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do N 8 and Gelsomino smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Lilac and Damask Rose.
Is N 8 or Gelsomino better for summer or winter?
N 8 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in N 8 and Gelsomino?
N 8 has top notes of Lilac and Tuscan Iris, heart notes of Parma Violet and Damask Rose, a base of White Musk and Vanilla. Gelsomino has top notes of Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang, Damask Rose and Lilac, heart notes of Tuberose, Peach, Nectarine and Honeysuckle, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Musk.
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