Fragrance comparison

Osmanthus Noble vs Silk

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 89 ratings analysed

3 wins

Osmanthus Noble

Exaltatum

3.9560 votes

Rank #14,842 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Silk

Luigi Borrelli

4.1529 votes

Rank #26,902 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Osmanthus Noble takes 3 of 5 categories.

Osmanthus Noble
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Silk
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Osmanthus Noble3/5

Silk2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Osmanthus NobleExaltatum

SilkLuigi Borrelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

4.15/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 53%Had 27%Want 20%

Category winnerSilkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

26%Love

42%Like

32%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityOsmanthus Noble

SillageSilk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value36

Category winnerOsmanthus NobleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

musky77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

amber48%

powdery30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesCardamomMandarin OrangePimentoBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

OsmanthusSuedeSaffronStyraxYlang-YlangClary SageJasmine Sambac

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodTobaccoAnimal notesVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmossAmber

Top

BergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Tonka BeanClary SageVetiver

Base

AmberMuskCedarWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Osmanthus Noble, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night68

Spring100

Summer78

Fall56

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex64

Women29

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,842

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#26,902

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerOsmanthus NobleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Exaltatum Osmanthus Noble is a dense, opulent chypre that merges golden florals with deep, tactile textures. It starts with a fizzy blast of aldehydes, sweet mandarin orange, and pimento pepper, quickly unveiling a heart of golden osmanthus petals that carry a natural dried apricot aroma. As the opening settles, a sof…

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Silk by Luigi Borrelli is a versatile woody aromatic scent for all genders. It opens with bright bergamot and lemon, softening into a heart of herbal clary sage and grounding tonka bean. The dry down relies on cedar and amber to create a clean, professional finish. It is ideal for daily wear in an office setting or ca…

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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 Noble or Silk?

Osmanthus Noble takes 3 of 5 categories. Osmanthus Noble is rated 3.95/5 from 60 votes; Silk is rated 4.15/5 from 29 votes. Choose Osmanthus Noble for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Silk for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthus Noble or Silk?

Osmanthus Noble lasts longest (Osmanthus Noble 70/100, Silk 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Osmanthus Noble or Silk?

Silk projects furthest (Silk 64/100, Osmanthus Noble 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Osmanthus Noble and Silk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Vetiver.

Is Osmanthus Noble or Silk better for summer or winter?

Osmanthus Noble suits daytime wear; Silk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Osmanthus Noble and Silk?

Osmanthus Noble has top notes of Aldehydes, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pimento, heart notes of Osmanthus, Suede, Saffron and Styrax, a base of Sandalwood, Tobacco, Animal notes and Vetiver. Silk has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Clary Sage and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Musk, Cedar and Woody Notes.