Osmanthus vs Inle Iris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Inle Iris takes 4 of 7 categories.
OsmanthusChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Inle IrisChoose it for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Osmanthus3/7
Inle Iris4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Inle Iris
- Community sentiment
- Inle Iris
- Longevity
- Osmanthus
- Sillage & projection
- Inle Iris
- Value for money
- Osmanthus
- Versatility
- Inle Iris
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Osmanthus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
OsmanthusOrmonde JayneInle IrisMemo ParisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 994 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
3.94/ 5 · 144 votes
Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%
Category winnerInle IrisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
43%Like
15%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
994 votes
34%Love
42%Like
12%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
144 votes
Category winnerInle IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOsmanthus
SillageInle Iris
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOsmanthusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
citrus92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
fresh69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
iris92%
floral84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PomeloArtemisiaPimento
Heart
OsmanthusWater LilyJasmine Sambac
Base
MuskVetiverCedarFrench labdanum
Top
BergamotArtemisiaMint
Heart
MateOsmanthusJasmine Sambac
Base
IrisMusk
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Osmanthus, Jasmine Sambac and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer90
Fall0
Winter23
Day–
Night–
Category winnerInle IrisMost 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#14,662
PerfumerAlienor Massenet
Launched—
Reviews9
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 →Memo Paris Inle Iris opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and fresh mint that feels like taking a sip of iced herbal tea. As the top notes quiet down, dusty green mate tea pairs with sweet osmanthus petals and white jasmine sambac. The fragrance gradually settles into a dry down of soft iris powder and light musk that…
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 Inle Iris?
Inle Iris takes 4 of 7 categories. Osmanthus is rated 3.85/5 from 994 votes; Inle Iris is rated 3.94/5 from 144 votes. Choose Osmanthus for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Inle Iris for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Osmanthus or Inle Iris?
They last about the same: Osmanthus 65/100, Inle Iris 64/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Osmanthus or Inle Iris?
Inle Iris projects furthest (Inle Iris 64/100, Osmanthus 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Osmanthus and Inle Iris smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Osmanthus, Jasmine Sambac and Musk.
Is Osmanthus or Inle Iris better for summer or winter?
For summer, Inle Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Inle Iris is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Osmanthus and Inle Iris?
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. Inle Iris has top notes of Bergamot, Artemisia and Mint, heart notes of Mate, Osmanthus and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Iris and Musk.
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