Fragrance comparison

Osmanthus Nectar vs Cordelia

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 231 ratings analysed

1 wins

Osmanthus Nectar

Gucci

4.12225 votes

Rank #7,642 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Cordelia

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab

2.836 votes

Rank #67,882 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Osmanthus Nectar takes 1 of 1 categories.

Osmanthus Nectar
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cordelia
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Osmanthus Nectar1/1

Cordelia0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Osmanthus NectarGucci

CordeliaBlack Phoenix Alchemy Lab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 225 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 71%

2.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 9%Had 13%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate46

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

lactonic61%

floral100%

fresh92%

woody84%

citrus77%

green69%

musky61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and floral

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

LilacVirginia CedarAmalfi LemonMuskTeaOsmanthus

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Tea and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Osmanthus Nectar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall92

Winter44

Day100

Night66

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex34

Women65

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,642

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#67,882

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOsmanthus NectarHigher 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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Cordelia reads as a light floral perfume oil built around lilac, softened by green tea and musk, with lemon adding a clean, bright lift early on. The cedar and osmanthus keep it from feeling overly pretty or sugary. It looks best suited to someone who likes fresh florals with a calm, slightly powdery finish. If you wa…

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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 Cordelia?

Osmanthus Nectar takes 1 of 1 categories. Osmanthus Nectar is rated 4.12/5 from 225 votes; Cordelia is rated 2.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Osmanthus Nectar for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cordelia for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Osmanthus Nectar and Cordelia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Tea and Virginia Cedar.

Is Osmanthus Nectar or Cordelia better for summer or winter?

Osmanthus Nectar suits daytime wear; Cordelia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Osmanthus Nectar and Cordelia?

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. Cordelia features Lilac, Virginia Cedar, Amalfi Lemon, Musk and Tea.