Fragrance comparison

Osmanthus Noble vs Sword Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

4 wins

Osmanthus Noble

Exaltatum

3.9560 votes

Rank #14,822 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Sword Black

Evterpa

4.205 votes

Rank #38,109 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Osmanthus Noble takes 4 of 5 categories.

Osmanthus Noble
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sword Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Osmanthus Noble4/5

Sword Black1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Osmanthus NobleExaltatum

Sword BlackEvterpa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

40%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOsmanthus Noble

SillageOsmanthus Noble

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value94

Category winnerSword BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

musky77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

leather69%

white floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody 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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeNeroliCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomMyrtle

Base5-7 hrs

SaffronSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliLeather

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night68

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex64

Women29

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,822

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#38,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Sword Black by Evterpa opens with a lively splash of tart bergamot, juicy mandarin orange, and crisp neroli balanced by the subtle snap of crushed cardamom. As the bright citrus sparkle softens, orange blossom and herbal myrtle lend an aromatic, barbershop freshness that feels clean and dependable. The base settles in…

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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 Sword Black?

Osmanthus Noble takes 4 of 5 categories. Osmanthus Noble is rated 3.95/5 from 60 votes; Sword Black is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Osmanthus Noble for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sword Black for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthus Noble or Sword Black?

Osmanthus Noble lasts longest (Osmanthus Noble 70/100, Sword Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Osmanthus Noble or Sword Black?

Osmanthus Noble projects furthest (Osmanthus Noble 58/100, Sword Black 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Osmanthus Noble and Sword Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Saffron.

Is Osmanthus Noble or Sword Black better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Osmanthus Noble and Sword Black?

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. Sword Black has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Myrtle, a base of Saffron, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean.