Fragrance comparison

Osmanthus vs Osmanthus Nectar

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 447 ratings analysed

Osmanthus

L'Erbolario

3.51222 votes

Rank #15,333 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Osmanthus Nectar

Gucci

4.12225 votes

Rank #7,642 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Osmanthus Nectar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Osmanthus
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Osmanthus Nectar
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Osmanthus2/7

Osmanthus Nectar5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OsmanthusL'Erbolario

Osmanthus NectarGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 222 votes

Have 46%Had 20%Want 35%

4.12/ 5 · 225 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 71%

Category winnerOsmanthus NectarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

48%Like

15%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

222 votes

48%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

225 votes

Category winnerOsmanthus NectarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityOsmanthus Nectar

SillageOsmanthus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value26

Category winnerOsmanthusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fruity77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

fruity92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

lactonic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotSicilian LemonApricotPink PepperYellow Mandarin

Heart

OsmanthusGardeniaOrange BlossomAngelicaJasmineTurkish Rose

Base

PatchouliAmyrisBenzoinBourbon Vanilla

Top30 to 45 minutes

ApricotGuatemalan CardamomBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

OsmanthusTea

Base4 to 7 hours

SandalwoodAmyrisVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apricot, Osmanthus and Amyris. Durations are only published for Osmanthus Nectar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer100

Fall92

Winter44

Day100

Night66

Category winnerOsmanthus NectarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex27

Women72

Men1

Unisex34

Women65

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#7,642

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerOsmanthus NectarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Erbolario Osmanthus opens with a sharp flash of grapefruit, yellow mandarin, and tart apricot before settling into a dense floral heart. Osmanthus leads the mid alongside scratchy orange blossom and sweet gardenia, producing a sun-warmed, slightly rubbery peachy aroma on warm skin. As the initial citrus fizz recedes…

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Osmanthus Nectar by Gucci presents a lush combination of ripe stone fruit, aromatic florals, and soft woods. The scent opens with a burst of sweet apricot brightened by crisp bergamot and a mild pinch of Guatemalan cardamom. As the citrus settles, the perfume reveals its core of velvety osmanthus blossom and brewed te…

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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 or Osmanthus Nectar?

Osmanthus Nectar takes 5 of 7 categories. Osmanthus is rated 3.51/5 from 222 votes; Osmanthus Nectar is rated 4.12/5 from 225 votes. Choose Osmanthus for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Osmanthus Nectar for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthus or Osmanthus Nectar?

Osmanthus Nectar lasts longest (Osmanthus Nectar 67/100, Osmanthus 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Osmanthus or Osmanthus Nectar?

Osmanthus projects furthest (Osmanthus 59/100, Osmanthus Nectar 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Osmanthus and Osmanthus Nectar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apricot, Osmanthus and Amyris.

Is Osmanthus or Osmanthus Nectar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Osmanthus Nectar is the stronger pick. For winter, Osmanthus Nectar is the stronger pick. Osmanthus Nectar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Osmanthus and Osmanthus Nectar?

Osmanthus has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Apricot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Angelica, a base of Patchouli, Amyris, Benzoin and Bourbon Vanilla. Osmanthus Nectar has top notes of Apricot, Guatemalan Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus and Tea, a base of Sandalwood, Amyris and Virginia Cedar.