Osmanthus vs Gentleman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gentleman takes 6 of 7 categories.
OsmanthusChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
GentlemanChoose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Osmanthus1/7
Gentleman6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Gentleman
- Community sentiment
- Gentleman
- Longevity
- Gentleman
- Sillage & projection
- Gentleman
- Value for money
- Gentleman
- Versatility
- Gentleman
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Osmanthus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
OsmanthusOrmonde JayneGentlemanMarbertWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 994 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
4.11/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 49%Had 12%Want 38%
Category winnerGentlemanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
43%Like
15%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
994 votes
47%Love
34%Like
5%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate
79 votes
Category winnerGentlemanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGentleman
SillageGentleman
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGentlemanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
citrus92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
fresh69%
woody61%
musky100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
animalic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PomeloArtemisiaPimento
Heart
OsmanthusWater LilyJasmine Sambac
Base
MuskVetiverCedarFrench labdanum
Top15-30 mins
GalbanumTarragonArtemisiaBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliVetiverRoseGeraniumJasmineVirginia Cedar
Base6-8+ hrs
CivettaFrench labdanumOlibanumMuskoak mossLeather
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Musk, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Gentleman, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Spring73
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night80
Category winnerGentlemanMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,666
PerfumerGeza Schoen
Launched—
Reviews73
Overall rank#9,402
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerOsmanthusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOrmonde Jayne Osmanthus opens with a tart, zesty splash of pomelo citrus cut through by bitter green artemisia. A crisp, watery floral heart takes over as jasmine sambac and dewy water lily soften the bitter edges. The dry-down relies on clean vetiver, cedarwood, and soft white musk, giving it a polished luxury shamp…
Reviews →Gentleman by Marbert does not apologize for its presence. The opening hits with a sharp, green burst of bitter galbanum, lemon zest, and pungent artemisia. You smell the alcohol lift for three minutes. Then the blend darkens. Earthy patchouli and dry cedar anchor the heart, creating a classic barbershop backbone with …
Reviews →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 Gentleman?
Gentleman takes 6 of 7 categories. Osmanthus is rated 3.85/5 from 994 votes; Gentleman is rated 4.11/5 from 79 votes. Choose Osmanthus for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Gentleman for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Osmanthus or Gentleman?
Gentleman lasts longest (Gentleman 72/100, Osmanthus 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Osmanthus or Gentleman?
Gentleman projects furthest (Gentleman 66/100, Osmanthus 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Osmanthus and Gentleman smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Musk, Vetiver and Cedar.
Is Osmanthus or Gentleman better for summer or winter?
For summer, Osmanthus is the stronger pick. For winter, Gentleman is the stronger pick. Gentleman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Osmanthus and Gentleman?
Osmanthus has top notes of Pomelo, Artemisia and Pimento, heart notes of Osmanthus, Water Lily and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Cedar and French labdanum. Gentleman has top notes of Galbanum, Tarragon, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Vetiver, Rose and Geranium, a base of Civetta, French labdanum, Olibanum and Musk.
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