Fragrance comparison

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto vs Romancero

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 186 ratings analysed

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto

Le Labo

3.48178 votes

Rank #19,761 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Romancero

Patio

4.628 votes

Rank #41,618 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Romancero 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.
Romancero
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto1/4

Romancero3/4

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

RomanceroPatio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 29%Had 1%Want 69%

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 72%Had 17%Want 11%

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

63%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityRomancero

SillageRomancero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value56

Category winnerRomanceroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

floral77%

fresh spicy65%

fruity53%

balsamic42%

fresh spicy100%

floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, floral 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

Blood MandarinBlack PepperFrankincense

Heart

RoseOsmanthusJasmine

Base

MuskSandalwood

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

Spring40

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex69

Women16

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#41,618

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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Romancero opens with a sharp burst of blood mandarin paired with crackling black pepper and cold frankincense. A dense heart of rose, osmanthus, and jasmine softens the spice before drying down into warm sandalwood and clean musk. It sits between crisp citrus and dry wood, offering a tart floral bite suited for breezy…

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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 Romancero?

Romancero takes 3 of 4 categories. Osmanthus 19 Kyoto is rated 3.48/5 from 178 votes; Romancero is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Osmanthus 19 Kyoto for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Romancero for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthus 19 Kyoto or Romancero?

Romancero lasts longest (Romancero 60/100, Osmanthus 19 Kyoto 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Osmanthus 19 Kyoto or Romancero?

Romancero projects furthest (Romancero 50/100, Osmanthus 19 Kyoto 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Osmanthus 19 Kyoto and Romancero smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Frankincense and Osmanthus.

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

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

What are the notes in Osmanthus 19 Kyoto and Romancero?

Osmanthus 19 Kyoto has top notes of Frankincense and Lavender, heart notes of Osmanthus, a base of Woody Notes and Resins. Romancero has top notes of Blood Mandarin, Black Pepper and Frankincense, heart notes of Rose, Osmanthus and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.