Fragrance comparison

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto vs Kyoto

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 195 ratings analysed

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto

Le Labo

3.48178 votes

Rank #19,761 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Kyoto

Adscenture

3.8217 votes

Rank #54,610 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kyoto takes 4 of 5 categories.

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kyoto
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto1/5

Kyoto4/5

Ratings & consensus: Kyoto
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kyoto
Sillage & projection: Kyoto
Value for money: Kyoto
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Osmanthus 19 Kyoto

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Osmanthus 19 KyotoLe Labo

KyotoAdscenture

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 29%Had 1%Want 69%

3.82/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 14%Had 3%Want 83%

Category winnerKyotoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

25%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

14%Hate

178 votes

35%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityKyoto

SillageKyoto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value59

Category winnerKyotoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

floral77%

fresh spicy65%

fruity53%

balsamic42%

fruity100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, fruity and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

FrankincenseLavender

Heart1 to 2 hours

Osmanthus

Base2 to 4 hours

Woody NotesResins

Top

FrankincensePlum Wine

Heart

PlumDavanaNutmegCinnamon

Base

OsmanthusCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesFrankincense and Osmanthus. Durations are only published for Osmanthus 19 Kyoto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer27

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night79

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex69

Women16

Men20

Unisex50

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#54,610

PerfumerElodie Durande

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOsmanthus 19 KyotoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto by Le Labo is a quiet oriental floral fragrance built around frankincense, lavender, and osmanthus over a base of woody notes and resins. Released in 2024 as part of the City Exclusive collection, it prioritizes a meditative ambiance rather than a sweet, punchy floral bouquet. The scent opens with a…

Reviews →

Kyoto by Adscenture is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Kyoto was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Elodie Durande. Top notes are Frankincense and Plum Wine; middle notes are Plum, Davana, Nutmeg and Cinnamon; base notes are Osmanthus, Cedar and Sandalwood.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016Viktor&RolfRUNNER-UP vs

Gourmand White FlowersDossierWINNER

1 person compared this today

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & BaruttiRUNNER-UP vs

Mata HariDSH PerfumesWINNER

1 person compared this today

Baccarat Rouge 540Maison Francis KurkdjianRUNNER-UP vs

KhamrahLattafa PerfumesWINNER

1 person compared this today

PancaldiPancaldiRUNNER-UP vs

Fight Club WhiteReyane TraditionWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Osmanthus 19 Kyoto or Kyoto?

Kyoto takes 4 of 5 categories. Osmanthus 19 Kyoto is rated 3.48/5 from 178 votes; Kyoto is rated 3.82/5 from 17 votes. Choose Osmanthus 19 Kyoto for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kyoto for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthus 19 Kyoto or Kyoto?

Kyoto lasts longest (Kyoto 62/100, Osmanthus 19 Kyoto 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Osmanthus 19 Kyoto or Kyoto?

Kyoto projects furthest (Kyoto 56/100, Osmanthus 19 Kyoto 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Osmanthus 19 Kyoto and Kyoto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fruity and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Frankincense and Osmanthus.

Is Osmanthus 19 Kyoto or Kyoto better for summer or winter?

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto suits daytime wear; Kyoto suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Osmanthus 19 Kyoto and Kyoto?

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto has top notes of Frankincense and Lavender, heart notes of Osmanthus, a base of Woody Notes and Resins. Kyoto has top notes of Frankincense and Plum Wine, heart notes of Plum, Davana, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, a base of Osmanthus, Cedar and Sandalwood.