Fragrance comparison

Osmanthus Nectar vs New Orleans

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 226 ratings analysed

2 wins

Osmanthus Nectar

Gucci

4.12225 votes

Rank #7,642 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

New Orleans

Ayala Moriel

5.001 votes

Rank #33,772 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Osmanthus Nectar takes 2 of 3 categories.

Osmanthus Nectar
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
New Orleans
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Osmanthus Nectar2/3

New Orleans1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: New Orleans
Sillage & projection: Osmanthus Nectar
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

New OrleansAyala Moriel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 225 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 71%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 9%Had 5%Want 86%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNew Orleans

SillageOsmanthus Nectar

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%

woody100%

aromatic88%

floral77%

earthy65%

mossy53%

rose42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, floral 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

oak mossVirginia CedarRoseMagnoliaWoodsy NotesVetiverAmyrisGrapefruitCypressOsmanthusSeaweedRosemary

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Amyris 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

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#33,772

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews3

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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New Orleans by Ayala Moriel opens with soft citrus, rosemary and a gentle marine breeze, then settles into mossy woods, magnolia, osmanthus and rose. It reads natural, textured and quietly atmospheric. This is a unisex woody aromatic with an earthy, slightly salty mood rather than a loud fresh style. It may suit someo…

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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 New Orleans?

Osmanthus Nectar takes 2 of 3 categories. Osmanthus Nectar is rated 4.12/5 from 225 votes; New Orleans is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Osmanthus Nectar for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose New Orleans for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthus Nectar or New Orleans?

New Orleans lasts longest (New Orleans 80/100, Osmanthus Nectar 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Osmanthus Nectar or New Orleans?

Osmanthus Nectar projects furthest (Osmanthus Nectar 54/100, New Orleans 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Osmanthus Nectar and New Orleans smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Amyris and Virginia Cedar.

Is Osmanthus Nectar or New Orleans better for summer or winter?

Osmanthus Nectar suits daytime wear; New Orleans suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Osmanthus Nectar and New Orleans?

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. New Orleans features oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Rose, Magnolia and Woodsy Notes.