Fragrance comparison

Osmanthus Nectar vs Osmanthus Oolong

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 263 ratings analysed

5 wins

Osmanthus Nectar

Gucci

4.12225 votes

Rank #7,642 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Osmanthus Oolong

Providence Perfume Co.

3.7138 votes

Rank #22,471 SmokyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

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, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Osmanthus Oolong
Choose it for a smoky and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.

Osmanthus Nectar5/7

Osmanthus Oolong2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Osmanthus NectarGucci

Osmanthus OolongProvidence Perfume Co.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 225 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 71%

3.71/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

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

26%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerOsmanthus NectarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityOsmanthus Nectar

SillageOsmanthus Oolong

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%

smoky100%

fruity92%

floral84%

leather77%

animalic69%

citrus61%

Scent match34%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

Top15-30 mins

PeachYuzuBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Rooibos TeaOsmanthusAglaiaJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherTeaApricotBeeswax

Category winnerOsmanthus OolongLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall92

Winter44

Day100

Night66

Spring100

Summer33

Fall83

Winter17

Day80

Night100

Category winnerOsmanthus NectarMost 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#22,471

PerfumerCharna Ethier

Launched—

Reviews8

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 →

Osmanthus Oolong by Providence Perfume Co. is a dense, smoky botanical fragrance that smells like a steaming cup of dark tea enjoyed inside a leather workshop. Rather than a delicate floral water or a sugary peach drink, this perfume opens with tart yuzu citrus and dried peach peel before sinking straight into a rich,…

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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 Osmanthus Oolong?

Osmanthus Nectar takes 5 of 7 categories. Osmanthus Nectar is rated 4.12/5 from 225 votes; Osmanthus Oolong is rated 3.71/5 from 38 votes. Choose Osmanthus Nectar for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Osmanthus Oolong for a smoky and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthus Nectar or Osmanthus Oolong?

Osmanthus Nectar lasts longest (Osmanthus Nectar 67/100, Osmanthus Oolong 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Osmanthus Nectar or Osmanthus Oolong?

Osmanthus Oolong projects furthest (Osmanthus Oolong 75/100, Osmanthus Nectar 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Osmanthus Nectar and Osmanthus Oolong smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Apricot, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Tea.

Is Osmanthus Nectar or Osmanthus Oolong 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; Osmanthus Oolong suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Osmanthus Nectar and Osmanthus Oolong?

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. Osmanthus Oolong has top notes of Peach, Yuzu and Bergamot, heart notes of Rooibos Tea, Osmanthus, Aglaia and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Tea, Apricot and Beeswax.