Fragrance comparison

Ottomane vs Epatage

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 102 ratings analysed

2 wins

Ottomane

Ulric de Varens

4.13100 votes

Rank #12,840 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Epatage

Brocard

3.002 votes

Rank #66,011 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ottomane takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ottomane
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Epatage
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ottomane2/3

Epatage1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OttomaneUlric de Varens

EpatageBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 32%Had 25%Want 43%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

100 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityOttomane

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value100

Category winnerEpatageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

honey92%

woody84%

floral77%

white floral69%

balsamic61%

white floral100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

cacao69%

fresh61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaMarigoldLilacRose

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyPeachCoconut

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouli

Top

LilacHeliotropeLemon Leaf

Heart

GardeniaCocoaTonka BeanOrris RootJasminePeachPeonyGreen Tea

Base

VanillaCedarMuskAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Lilac, Peach and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Ottomane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer24

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Date 33%Casual 31%Work 19%Party 17%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#66,011

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOttomaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ottomane by Ulric de Varens delivers a golden blast of vintage French perfumery from 1993. The first spritz unleashes an unmistakable burst of bitter marigold alongside waxy gardenia and cool lilac blossoms. Give it five minutes to settle. Once the initial alcohol evaporates, a thick pool of white honey coats ripe pea…

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Epatage by Brocard opens with a sharp flash of green lemon leaf before settling into a powdery floral heart of lilac, heliotrope, and creamy gardenia. As the top notes recede, a distinct lactonic cocoa and sweet tonka bean accord emerges alongside soft osmanthus and peach nuances, giving the white florals a comforting…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ottomane or Epatage?

Ottomane takes 2 of 3 categories. Ottomane is rated 4.13/5 from 100 votes; Epatage is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ottomane for a sweet and honey character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Epatage for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ottomane or Epatage?

Ottomane lasts longest (Ottomane 73/100, Epatage 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ottomane and Epatage smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Lilac, Peach and Sandalwood.

Is Ottomane or Epatage better for summer or winter?

Ottomane suits daytime wear; Epatage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ottomane and Epatage?

Ottomane has top notes of Gardenia, Marigold, Lilac and Rose, heart notes of White Honey, Peach and Coconut, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. Epatage has top notes of Lilac, Heliotrope and Lemon Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Cocoa, Tonka Bean and Orris Root, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Musk and Amber.