Fragrance comparison

Osmanthus Nectar vs Coeur de Vetiver Sacre

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 997 ratings analysed

Osmanthus Nectar

Gucci

4.12225 votes

Rank #7,642 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre

L'Artisan Parfumeur

4.06772 votes

Rank #4,044 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre takes 4 of 8 categories.

Osmanthus Nectar
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Osmanthus Nectar3/8

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre4/8

Ratings & consensus: Osmanthus Nectar
Community sentiment: Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Longevity: Osmanthus Nectar
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Versatility: Osmanthus Nectar
Note pyramid (duration): Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Fragranxe ranking: Coeur de Vetiver Sacre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Osmanthus NectarGucci

Coeur de Vetiver SacreL'Artisan Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 225 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 71%

4.06/ 5 · 772 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerOsmanthus NectarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

225 votes

35%Love

50%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

772 votes

Category winnerCoeur de Vetiver SacreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityOsmanthus Nectar

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value51

Category winnerCoeur de Vetiver SacreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

lactonic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

ApricotGuatemalan CardamomBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

OsmanthusTea

Base4 to 7 hours

SandalwoodAmyrisVirginia Cedar

Notes

VetiverTeaDatesIncenseApricotPepperSaffronVirginia CedarBergamotGuaiac WoodTarragonOsmanthus

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerCoeur de Vetiver SacreLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall92

Winter44

Day100

Night66

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day100

Night29

Category winnerOsmanthus NectarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex34

Women65

Men12

Unisex71

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,642

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#4,044

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews66

Category winnerCoeur de Vetiver SacreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Coeur de Vetiver Sacre by L'Artisan Parfumeur brings a surprising twist to woody fragrances by pairing earthy vetiver with warm, steeped black tea and chewy dried fruits. Instead of the sharp, grassy punch found in traditional barbershop colognes, this scent opens with a lively splash of bergamot, sweet dates, and gen…

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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 Nectar or Coeur de Vetiver Sacre?

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre takes 4 of 8 categories. Osmanthus Nectar is rated 4.12/5 from 225 votes; Coeur de Vetiver Sacre is rated 4.06/5 from 772 votes. Choose Osmanthus Nectar for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Coeur de Vetiver Sacre for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthus Nectar or Coeur de Vetiver Sacre?

Osmanthus Nectar lasts longest (Osmanthus Nectar 67/100, Coeur de Vetiver Sacre 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Osmanthus Nectar or Coeur de Vetiver Sacre?

Projection is very close: Osmanthus Nectar 54/100, Coeur de Vetiver Sacre 54/100 for sillage.

Do Osmanthus Nectar and Coeur de Vetiver Sacre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Apricot, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Tea.

Is Osmanthus Nectar or Coeur de Vetiver Sacre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Osmanthus Nectar is the stronger pick. For winter, Coeur de Vetiver Sacre is the stronger pick. Osmanthus Nectar suits daytime wear; Coeur de Vetiver Sacre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Osmanthus Nectar and Coeur de Vetiver Sacre?

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. Coeur de Vetiver Sacre features Vetiver, Tea, Dates, Incense and Apricot.