Fragrance comparison

Osmanthus Nectar vs Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 257 ratings analysed

5 wins

Osmanthus Nectar

Gucci

4.12225 votes

Rank #7,642 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés

Carlotha Ray

3.9132 votes

Rank #51,497 Soft SpicyLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Osmanthus Nectar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Osmanthus Nectar
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés
Choose it for a soft spicy and leather character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Osmanthus Nectar5/7

Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés2/7

Ratings & consensus: Osmanthus Nectar
Community sentiment: Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés
Longevity: Osmanthus Nectar
Sillage & projection: Osmanthus Nectar
Value for money: Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés
Versatility: Osmanthus Nectar
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

Myrrhe & Bois BrûlésCarlotha Ray

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 225 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 71%

3.91/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 40%Had 13%Want 47%

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

19%Love

59%Like

16%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerMyrrhe & Bois BrûlésMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOsmanthus Nectar

SillageOsmanthus Nectar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value44

Category winnerMyrrhe & Bois BrûlésBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

lactonic61%

soft spicy100%

leather92%

anis84%

fruity77%

floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fruity 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

LeatherLicoriceOakmossStar AniseMateOsmanthusApricotGreen AppleTeaJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesApricot, Osmanthus and Tea. 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

Spring11

Summer11

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night80

Category winnerOsmanthus NectarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex34

Women65

Men7

Unisex50

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,642

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#51,497

PerfumerJean-Michel Duriez

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…

Reviews →

Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés by Carlotha Ray is a fragrance for women and men. Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Michel Duriez. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly.

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 Nectar or Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés?

Osmanthus Nectar takes 5 of 7 categories. Osmanthus Nectar is rated 4.12/5 from 225 votes; Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés is rated 3.91/5 from 32 votes. Choose Osmanthus Nectar for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés for a soft spicy and leather character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthus Nectar or Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés?

Osmanthus Nectar lasts longest (Osmanthus Nectar 67/100, Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Osmanthus Nectar or Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés?

Osmanthus Nectar projects furthest (Osmanthus Nectar 54/100, Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Osmanthus Nectar and Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Apricot, Osmanthus and Tea.

Is Osmanthus Nectar or Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés better for summer or winter?

For summer, Osmanthus Nectar is the stronger pick. For winter, Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés is the stronger pick. Osmanthus Nectar suits daytime wear; Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Osmanthus Nectar and Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés?

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. Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés features Leather, Licorice, Oakmoss, Star Anise and Mate.