Fragrance comparison

Osmanthe Liu Yuan vs Shu Uemura

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 268 ratings analysed

Osmanthe Liu Yuan

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.86256 votes

Rank #11,596 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Shu Uemura

3.8312 votes

Rank #57,660 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Osmanthe Liu Yuan
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shu Uemura
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Osmanthe Liu Yuan2/4

Shu Uemura2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Osmanthe Liu YuanLe Jardin Retrouve

Shu UemuraShu Uemura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 256 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 19%Want 62%

Category winnerOsmanthe Liu YuanRating 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

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityShu Uemura

SillageShu Uemura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

leather84%

powdery77%

animalic69%

lactonic61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fruity 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

Black CurrantApricotBergamotPeachOrangeCoconut

Heart

JasmineMarigoldIrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangRose

Base

VanillaCastoreumTonka BeanMossCivetAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Jasmine, Iris 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex39

Women60

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,596

PerfumerMaxence Moutte

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#57,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOsmanthe Liu YuanHigher 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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Shu Uemura by Shu Uemura launches with a bright, unusual burst of tart black currant and ripe peach, backed by a surprising splash of sweet coconut. As the initial fruitiness settles on the skin, a heavy floral heart of powdery iris, earthy marigold, and rich rose begins to dominate the air. The base introduces a dark…

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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 Shu Uemura?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Osmanthe Liu Yuan is rated 3.86/5 from 256 votes; Shu Uemura is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose Osmanthe Liu Yuan for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shu Uemura for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthe Liu Yuan or Shu Uemura?

They last about the same: Shu Uemura 60/100, Osmanthe Liu Yuan 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Osmanthe Liu Yuan or Shu Uemura?

Shu Uemura projects furthest (Shu Uemura 79/100, Osmanthe Liu Yuan 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Osmanthe Liu Yuan and Shu Uemura smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Jasmine, Iris and Apricot.

Is Osmanthe Liu Yuan or Shu Uemura better for summer or winter?

Osmanthe Liu Yuan suits daytime wear; Shu Uemura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Osmanthe Liu Yuan and Shu Uemura?

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. Shu Uemura has top notes of Black Currant, Apricot, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Castoreum, Tonka Bean and Moss.