Fragrance comparison

Osmanthus Absolut Oil vs Chariot

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 246 ratings analysed

Osmanthus Absolut Oil

Clive Christian

3.333 votes

Rank #67,034 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Chariot

Boadicea the Victorious

4.12243 votes

Rank #6,875 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chariot takes 3 of 4 categories.

Osmanthus Absolut Oil
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Chariot
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Osmanthus Absolut Oil1/4

Chariot3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Osmanthus Absolut OilClive Christian

ChariotBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.12/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

48%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityOsmanthus Absolut Oil

SillageChariot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value36

Category winnerChariotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

fruity77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonMandarin OrangeFreesia

Heart4 to 6 hours

OsmanthusYlang-YlangJasmineCherry Blossom

Base8 to 12+ hours

VetiverSaffronVanilla

Top

Red BerriesBlack CurrantAppleLimeBergamot

Heart

RoseNutmegCherry BlossomCardamomYlang-YlangJasmineFreesiaNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaBenzoinSaffronSandalwoodMuskPapyrusPatchouli

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Cherry Blossom. Durations are only published for Osmanthus Absolut Oil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring96

Summer43

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men19

Unisex55

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,034

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerChariotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Osmanthus Absolut Oil by Clive Christian presents a concentrated study in contrasting textures. It opens with bright lemon, crisp mandarin orange, and airy freesia, delivering an immediate splash of fresh citrus. That initial sharpness settles quickly as the heart emerges, led by plush osmanthus with its signature apr…

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Boadicea the Victorious Chariot opens with a tart flash of black currant, acidic red berries, and zesty lime before settling into lush rose and white florals. A deep base of agarwood, earthy patchouli, and creamy vanilla anchors the sweetness. It performs best during cool autumn afternoons and formal evening gathering…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Osmanthus Absolut Oil or Chariot?

Chariot takes 3 of 4 categories. Osmanthus Absolut Oil is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Chariot is rated 4.12/5 from 243 votes. Choose Osmanthus Absolut Oil for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Chariot for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthus Absolut Oil or Chariot?

Osmanthus Absolut Oil lasts longest (Osmanthus Absolut Oil 100/100, Chariot 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Osmanthus Absolut Oil or Chariot?

Chariot projects furthest (Chariot 65/100, Osmanthus Absolut Oil 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Osmanthus Absolut Oil and Chariot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Freesia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Cherry Blossom.

Is Osmanthus Absolut Oil or Chariot better for summer or winter?

Osmanthus Absolut Oil suits day or night wear; Chariot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Osmanthus Absolut Oil and Chariot?

Osmanthus Absolut Oil has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Osmanthus, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Cherry Blossom, a base of Vetiver, Saffron and Vanilla. Chariot has top notes of Red Berries, Black Currant, Apple and Lime, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Cherry Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Benzoin and Saffron.