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Osmanthus Noble vs Windsor

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

Updated 77 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Windsor takes 4 of 6 categories.

  • Osmanthus Noble

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Windsor

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Osmanthus Noble2/6
Windsor4/6
Ratings & consensus
Windsor
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Windsor
Sillage & projection
Windsor
Value for money
Windsor
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
WindsorIgnacio Figueras
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.95/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%
4.41/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%
Category winnerWindsorRating 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

59%Love
24%Like
18%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityWindsor

SillageWindsor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price value53
Category winnerWindsorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
musky77%
floral69%
aromatic61%
fruity100%
floral91%
white floral83%
soft spicy74%
yellow floral65%
aromatic56%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both floral 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
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotClary SageCardamom
Heart2 to 4 hours
OsmanthusHoneysuckleOrris
Base4 to 7 hours
LeatherCedarAmber
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
Summer82
Fall82
Winter64
Day100
Night36
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men7
Unisex64
Women29
Men15
Unisex69
Women15
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,780

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#47,170

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

Windsor by Ignacio Figueras is a woody aromatic fragrance built around an unexpected contrast of crisp herbs, floral sweetness, and supple leather. The scent opens with a burst of bergamot brightened by herbal clary sage and warm cardamom. As the initial freshness settles, a rich floral core takes over, blending velve…

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 Noble or Windsor?

Windsor takes 4 of 6 categories. Osmanthus Noble is rated 3.95/5 from 60 votes; Windsor is rated 4.41/5 from 17 votes. Choose Osmanthus Noble for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Windsor for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Osmanthus Noble or Windsor?

Windsor lasts longest (Windsor 73/100, Osmanthus Noble 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Osmanthus Noble or Windsor?

Windsor projects furthest (Windsor 61/100, Osmanthus Noble 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Osmanthus Noble and Windsor smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Clary Sage.

Is Osmanthus Noble or Windsor better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Osmanthus Noble and Windsor?

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. Windsor has top notes of Bergamot, Clary Sage and Cardamom, heart notes of Osmanthus, Honeysuckle and Orris, a base of Leather, Cedar and Amber.

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