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Osmanthus Nectar vs Isola Sol

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

Updated 729 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isola Sol takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Osmanthus Nectar

    Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Isola Sol

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Osmanthus Nectar3/7
Isola Sol4/7
Ratings & consensus
Osmanthus Nectar
Community sentiment
Osmanthus Nectar
Longevity
Isola Sol
Sillage & projection
Isola Sol
Value for money
Isola Sol
Versatility
Osmanthus Nectar
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Isola Sol

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Osmanthus NectarGucci
Isola SolRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.12/ 5 · 225 votes
Have 23%Had 5%Want 71%
3.73/ 5 · 504 votes
Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%
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

38%Love
28%Like
16%Ok
14%Dislike
5%Hate

258 votes

Category winnerOsmanthus NectarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityIsola Sol

SillageIsola Sol

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value26
¤ Price value33
Category winnerIsola SolBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fruity92%
floral84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
lactonic61%
woody100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
sweet77%
yellow floral69%
musky61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

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
Top
ApricotMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotPeachPetitgrain
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmine SambacCoconutNeroli
Base
MuskSaltSandalwoodAmbroxanAmyrisCedarPink Pepper
InformationalShared notesApricot, Bergamot, Sandalwood 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
Spring89
Summer100
Fall92
Winter44
Day100
Night66
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOsmanthus NectarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex34
Women65
Men8
Unisex28
Women65
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,642

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#3,501

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews127

Category winnerIsola SolHigher 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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Isola Sol reads less like a fruity beach cocktail and more like a polished tropical floral with salt in the air. Reviews point to a quick flash of peach, apricot and citrus, then a smooth ylang-ylang and jasmine heart that stays in focus. On skin, it usually turns creamy, woody and lightly musky rather than overtly co…

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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 Isola Sol?

Isola Sol takes 4 of 7 categories. Osmanthus Nectar is rated 4.12/5 from 225 votes; Isola Sol is rated 3.73/5 from 504 votes. Choose Osmanthus Nectar for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Isola Sol for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthus Nectar or Isola Sol?

Isola Sol lasts longest (Isola Sol 75/100, Osmanthus Nectar 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Osmanthus Nectar or Isola Sol?

Isola Sol projects furthest (Isola Sol 66/100, Osmanthus Nectar 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Osmanthus Nectar and Isola Sol smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Apricot, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Amyris.

Is Osmanthus Nectar or Isola Sol 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 Nectar and Isola Sol?

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. Isola Sol has top notes of Apricot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac, Coconut and Neroli, a base of Musk, Salt, Sandalwood and Ambroxan.

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