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Oesel vs Tubereuse 40 New York

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

Updated 596 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oesel takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Oesel

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Tubereuse 40 New York

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oesel5/7
Tubereuse 40 New York2/7
Ratings & consensus
Oesel
Community sentiment
Tubereuse 40 New York
Longevity
Oesel
Sillage & projection
Oesel
Value for money
Oesel
Versatility
Tubereuse 40 New York
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Oesel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
OeselXerjoff
Tubereuse 40 New YorkLe Labo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.01/ 5 · 304 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.91/ 5 · 292 votes
Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%
Category winnerOeselRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
46%Love
28%Like
9%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate

304 votes

35%Love
39%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate

292 votes

Category winnerTubereuse 40 New YorkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityOesel

SillageOesel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value20
Category winnerOeselBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus86%
yellow floral72%
woody58%
green44%
powdery30%
white floral100%
citrus90%
woody80%
tuberose70%
sweet60%
aromatic50%
Scent match56%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
African Orange FlowerPetitgrainLemon
Heart
MimosaWhite FlowersJasmineRose
Base
Tobacco BlossomAmberPatchouliVirginia Cedar
Top30 to 45 minutes
African Orange FlowerBergamotTangerinePetitgrain
Heart2 to 4 hours
TuberoseJasmineSandalwoodMimosaVirginia CedarRose
Base3 to 6 hours
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)oak moss
InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Petitgrain, Mimosa and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Tubereuse 40 New York, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall43
Winter14
Day100
Night18
Category winnerTubereuse 40 New YorkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men31
Unisex42
Women27
Men7
Unisex52
Women41
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#7,735

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerOeselHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oesel by Xerjoff opens with intense African orange flower, crisp petitgrain, and sharp lemon. Its heart unfolds into dense mimosa, jasmine, and Bulgarian rose, resting on a base of dry tobacco blossom, amber, and patchouli. It suits cool spring mornings and formal daytime events where a bold, soapy white floral impres…

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Tubereuse 40 New York by Le Labo is an unexpected take on white floral perfumery. Instead of a thick, buttery flower, the composition opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, tangerine, and petitgrain that quickly recalls a classic European cologne. African orange flower adds a sunny brightness before revealing a polite …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oesel or Tubereuse 40 New York?

Oesel takes 5 of 7 categories. Oesel is rated 4.01/5 from 304 votes; Tubereuse 40 New York is rated 3.91/5 from 292 votes. Choose Oesel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Tubereuse 40 New York for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oesel or Tubereuse 40 New York?

Oesel lasts longest (Oesel 73/100, Tubereuse 40 New York 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oesel or Tubereuse 40 New York?

Oesel projects furthest (Oesel 66/100, Tubereuse 40 New York 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oesel and Tubereuse 40 New York smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Petitgrain, Mimosa and Jasmine.

Is Oesel or Tubereuse 40 New York better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tubereuse 40 New York is the stronger pick. For winter, Oesel is the stronger pick. Tubereuse 40 New York suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oesel and Tubereuse 40 New York?

Oesel has top notes of African Orange Flower, Petitgrain and Lemon, heart notes of Mimosa, White Flowers, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tobacco Blossom, Amber, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Tubereuse 40 New York has top notes of African Orange Flower, Bergamot, Tangerine and Petitgrain, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Mimosa, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and oak moss.

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