Fragrance comparison

Osmanthus Nectar vs Orla Kiely

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 353 ratings analysed

4 wins

Osmanthus Nectar

Gucci

4.12225 votes

Rank #7,642 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Orla Kiely

3.57128 votes

Rank #13,110 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Osmanthus Nectar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Osmanthus Nectar
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Orla Kiely
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Osmanthus Nectar4/7

Orla Kiely3/7

Ratings & consensus: Osmanthus Nectar
Community sentiment: Orla Kiely
Longevity: Osmanthus Nectar
Sillage & projection: Orla Kiely
Value for money: Orla Kiely
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

Orla KielyOrla Kiely

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 225 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 71%

3.57/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 36%Had 29%Want 35%

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

25%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

104 votes

Category winnerOrla KielyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOsmanthus Nectar

SillageOrla Kiely

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value80

Category winnerOrla KielyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

lactonic61%

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match46%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

Top

TeaFigPeachBergamot

Heart

Mexican chocolateRoseGeraniumOsmanthusWhite Flowers

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Osmanthus, Tea and Sandalwood. 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

Summer74

Fall78

Winter19

Day100

Night22

Category winnerOsmanthus NectarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex34

Women65

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,642

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#13,110

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews18

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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Orla Kiely is a cheerful floral built around tea, fig, peach and a soft chocolate warmth. It opens fruity, green and aromatic, then settles into rose, geranium, white flowers, musk and pale woods. Shoppers who like fresh fruity florals with a slightly cosy, creamy twist may enjoy it most. Some wearers find the opening…

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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 Orla Kiely?

Osmanthus Nectar takes 4 of 7 categories. Osmanthus Nectar is rated 4.12/5 from 225 votes; Orla Kiely is rated 3.57/5 from 128 votes. Choose Osmanthus Nectar for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Orla Kiely for a fruity and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthus Nectar or Orla Kiely?

They last about the same: Osmanthus Nectar 67/100, Orla Kiely 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Osmanthus Nectar or Orla Kiely?

Orla Kiely projects furthest (Orla Kiely 57/100, Osmanthus Nectar 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Osmanthus Nectar and Orla Kiely smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Osmanthus, Tea and Sandalwood.

Is Osmanthus Nectar or Orla Kiely 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; Orla Kiely suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Osmanthus Nectar and Orla Kiely?

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. Orla Kiely has top notes of Tea, Fig, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Mexican chocolate, Rose, Geranium and Osmanthus, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Musk.