Fragrance comparison

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto vs Richest City

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 182 ratings analysed

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto

Le Labo

3.48178 votes

Rank #19,761 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Richest City

La Soiree Perfume

5.004 votes

Rank #41,300 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Richest City takes 3 of 4 categories.

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Richest City
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto1/4

Richest City3/4

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

Richest CityLa Soiree Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 29%Had 1%Want 69%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRichest City

SillageRichest City

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRichest CityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

floral77%

fresh spicy65%

fruity53%

balsamic42%

floral100%

white floral90%

fruity80%

rose70%

woody60%

amber50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, amber and woody

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

RoseFruity NotesFrankincense

Heart

JasmineOsmanthus

Base

Woody NotesVanilla

InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Osmanthus and Woody Notes. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex69

Women16

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#41,300

PerfumerNot listed

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…

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Rose opens Richest City alongside candied fruity notes and resinous frankincense. The floral start feels opulent rather than powdery, set against a dark smoky background that commands immediate attention in cold air. As the top notes quiet down, jasmine and osmanthus emerge over soft vanilla and dry woody notes. The …

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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, Osmanthus 19 Kyoto or Richest City?

Richest City takes 3 of 4 categories. Osmanthus 19 Kyoto is rated 3.48/5 from 178 votes; Richest City is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Osmanthus 19 Kyoto for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Richest City for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthus 19 Kyoto or Richest City?

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

Which projects more, Osmanthus 19 Kyoto or Richest City?

Richest City projects furthest (Richest City 75/100, Osmanthus 19 Kyoto 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Osmanthus 19 Kyoto and Richest City smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Osmanthus and Woody Notes.

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

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto suits daytime wear; Richest City suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Osmanthus 19 Kyoto and Richest City?

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto has top notes of Frankincense and Lavender, heart notes of Osmanthus, a base of Woody Notes and Resins. Richest City has top notes of Rose, Fruity Notes and Frankincense, heart notes of Jasmine and Osmanthus, a base of Woody Notes and Vanilla.