Fragrance comparison

Osmanthe Liu Yuan vs Miyako

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 521 ratings analysed

Osmanthe Liu Yuan

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.86256 votes

Rank #11,596 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Miyako

Auphorie

4.10265 votes

Rank #3,781 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Miyako takes 6 of 7 categories.

Osmanthe Liu Yuan
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Miyako
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Osmanthe Liu Yuan1/7

Miyako6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Osmanthe Liu YuanLe Jardin Retrouve

MiyakoAuphorie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 256 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%

4.10/ 5 · 265 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerMiyakoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

39%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

256 votes

58%Love

25%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

211 votes

Category winnerMiyakoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMiyako

SillageMiyako

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value48

Category winnerMiyakoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

leather84%

powdery77%

animalic69%

lactonic61%

fruity100%

woody92%

floral84%

powdery77%

leather69%

sweet61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both fruity, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

MandarinGreen NotesBlack Currant

Heart2 to 4 hours

OsmanthusJasmineIris

Base3 to 6 hours

LeatherApricotMuskPeachPatchouli

Top

ApricotPeachYuzu

Heart

OsmanthusLeatherGreen TeaJasmine

Base

MuskHinoki WoodSandalwoodKatsura leafCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Jasmine, Leather and Apricot. Durations are only published for Osmanthe Liu Yuan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall46

Winter13

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer86

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOsmanthe Liu YuanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex39

Women60

Men7

Unisex52

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,596

PerfumerMaxence Moutte

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#3,781

PerfumerEugene Au

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerMiyakoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Osmanthe Liu Yuan by Le Jardin Retrouve centers on the golden, velvety aroma of osmanthus blossom paired with juicy apricot and bright mandarin. A green touch and tart black currant cut through the initial sweetness, keeping the opening fresh and buoyant rather than heavy. As the scent settles, white floral jasmine an…

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Miyako by Auphorie is a complex unisex fragrance that captures a walk through an ancient city during autumn. It opens with juicy apricot and zesty yuzu before settling into a heart of osmanthus, leather, and green tea. The base is deeply woody, grounded by hinoki and cedar, creating a refined and artistic scent for co…

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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, Osmanthe Liu Yuan or Miyako?

Miyako takes 6 of 7 categories. Osmanthe Liu Yuan is rated 3.86/5 from 256 votes; Miyako is rated 4.10/5 from 265 votes. Choose Osmanthe Liu Yuan for a fruity and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Miyako for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthe Liu Yuan or Miyako?

Miyako lasts longest (Miyako 84/100, Osmanthe Liu Yuan 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Osmanthe Liu Yuan or Miyako?

Miyako projects furthest (Miyako 72/100, Osmanthe Liu Yuan 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Osmanthe Liu Yuan and Miyako smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Jasmine, Leather and Apricot.

Is Osmanthe Liu Yuan or Miyako better for summer or winter?

For summer, Osmanthe Liu Yuan is the stronger pick. For winter, Miyako is the stronger pick. Osmanthe Liu Yuan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Osmanthe Liu Yuan and Miyako?

Osmanthe Liu Yuan has top notes of Mandarin, Green Notes and Black Currant, heart notes of Osmanthus, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Leather, Apricot, Musk and Peach. Miyako has top notes of Apricot, Peach and Yuzu, heart notes of Osmanthus, Leather, Green Tea and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Hinoki Wood, Sandalwood and Katsura leaf.