Fragrance comparison

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto vs Paraportiani

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 178 ratings analysed

1 wins

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto

Le Labo

3.48178 votes

Rank #19,761 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Paraportiani

Miconic

—0 votes

Rank #24,486 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto takes 1 of 1 categories.

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Paraportiani
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character.

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto1/1

Paraportiani0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

ParaportianiMiconic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 29%Had 1%Want 69%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

floral77%

fresh spicy65%

fruity53%

balsamic42%

amber100%

balsamic88%

citrus77%

oud65%

fresh spicy53%

smoky42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic 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

FrankincenseCitrus

Heart

IncenseOud

Base

Resins

InformationalShared notesFrankincense and Resins. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex69

Women16

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#24,486

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

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…

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Paraportiani by Miconic is a resinous woody spicy scent built around frankincense, citrus, incense, oud, and balsamic resins. It opens with a brighter citrus lift over church-like smoke, then settles into a warmer oud and resin base. This is likely to suit wearers who enjoy smoky amber fragrances with a spiritual, bal…

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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.

Do Osmanthus 19 Kyoto and Paraportiani smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Frankincense and Resins.

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

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Osmanthus 19 Kyoto and Paraportiani?

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto has top notes of Frankincense and Lavender, heart notes of Osmanthus, a base of Woody Notes and Resins. Paraportiani has top notes of Frankincense and Citrus, heart notes of Incense and Oud, a base of Resins.