Fragrance comparison

Ottomane vs Purr

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 4,276 ratings analysed

7 wins

Ottomane

Ulric de Varens

4.13100 votes

Rank #12,840 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Purr

Katy Perry

3.844,176 votes

Rank #27,260 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ottomane takes 7 of 7 categories.

Ottomane
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Purr
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring.

Ottomane7/7

Purr0/7

Ratings & consensus: Ottomane
Community sentiment: Ottomane
Longevity: Ottomane
Sillage & projection: Ottomane
Value for money: Ottomane
Versatility: Ottomane
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

PurrKaty Perry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 32%Had 25%Want 43%

3.84/ 5 · 4,176 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerOttomaneRating 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

28%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

4,176 votes

Category winnerOttomaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOttomane

SillageOttomane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value76

Category winnerOttomaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

honey92%

woody84%

floral77%

white floral69%

balsamic61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

coconut61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet 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

PeachRed AppleGardeniaBamboo

Heart

JasmineFreesiaRose

Base

VanilleCoconutOrchidMuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Rose, Peach and Coconut. 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

Winter53

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOttomaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

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

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#27,260

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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Purr opens with a bright splash of sweet peach and crisp red apple, quickly grounded by a clean, green bamboo note that keeps it from falling into cloying syrup territory. As it sits on the skin, gardenia and jasmine bloom, introducing a soft floral heart that feels light rather than heavy. The dry-down relies on a ba…

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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 Purr?

Ottomane takes 7 of 7 categories. Ottomane is rated 4.13/5 from 100 votes; Purr is rated 3.84/5 from 4,176 votes. Choose Ottomane for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Purr for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ottomane or Purr?

Ottomane lasts longest (Ottomane 73/100, Purr 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ottomane or Purr?

Ottomane projects furthest (Ottomane 67/100, Purr 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ottomane and Purr smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Rose, Peach and Coconut.

Is Ottomane or Purr better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ottomane is the stronger pick. For winter, Ottomane is the stronger pick. Ottomane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ottomane and Purr?

Ottomane has top notes of Gardenia, Marigold, Lilac and Rose, heart notes of White Honey, Peach and Coconut, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. Purr has top notes of Peach, Red Apple, Gardenia and Bamboo, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia and Rose, a base of Vanille, Coconut, Orchid and Musk.