Osmanthus Nectar vs Ylop
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Osmanthus NectarChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
YlopChoose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Osmanthus Nectar3/7
Ylop3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Osmanthus Nectar
- Community sentiment
- Osmanthus Nectar
- Longevity
- Ylop
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Ylop
- Versatility
- Osmanthus Nectar
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ylop
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Osmanthus NectarGucciYlopSora DoraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 225 votes
Have 23%Had 5%Want 71%
3.90/ 5 · 355 votes
Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%
Category winnerOsmanthus NectarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
29%Like
12%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate
225 votes
40%Love
29%Like
16%Ok
11%Dislike
4%Hate
355 votes
Category winnerOsmanthus NectarMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityYlop
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerYlopBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
floral84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
lactonic61%
fruity100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
green77%
fresh69%
lactonic61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
ApricotGuatemalan CardamomBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
OsmanthusTea
Base4 to 7 hours
SandalwoodAmyrisVirginia Cedar
Top
ApricotTeaApple
Heart
OsmanthusAlmondRosemary
Base
SesameVanilla AbsoluteHaitian Vetiver
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 seasonSpring89
Summer100
Fall92
Winter44
Day100
Night66
Spring100
Summer86
Fall87
Winter36
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOsmanthus NectarMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,642
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews26
Overall rank#6,497
PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois
Launched—
Reviews61
Category winnerYlopHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOsmanthus 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 →Sora Dora Ylop opens with a warm rush of roasted apricot and black tea, spiked by a crisp bite of apple. As the initial spray settles on skin, velvet osmanthus absolute unfolds alongside bitter almond and a subtle streak of aromatic rosemary. The composition shifts into a cozy base where nutty black sesame CO2 meets d…
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 Ylop?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Osmanthus Nectar is rated 4.12/5 from 225 votes; Ylop is rated 3.90/5 from 355 votes. Choose Osmanthus Nectar for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ylop for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Osmanthus Nectar or Ylop?
They last about the same: Ylop 69/100, Osmanthus Nectar 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Osmanthus Nectar or Ylop?
Projection is very close: Osmanthus Nectar 54/100, Ylop 54/100 for sillage.
Do Osmanthus Nectar and Ylop smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Apricot, Osmanthus and Tea.
Is Osmanthus Nectar or Ylop 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 Ylop?
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. Ylop has top notes of Apricot, Tea and Apple, heart notes of Osmanthus, Almond and Rosemary, a base of Sesame, Vanilla Absolute and Haitian Vetiver.
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