Refocus vs Reve d'Ossian
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Reve d'Ossian takes 4 of 7 categories.
RefocusChoose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Reve d'OssianChoose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Refocus2/7
Reve d'Ossian4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Reve d'Ossian
- Community sentiment
- Reve d'Ossian
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Refocus
- Value for money
- Reve d'Ossian
- Versatility
- Refocus
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Reve d'Ossian
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RefocusM.INTReve d'OssianOriza L. LegrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.04/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 37%Had 24%Want 39%
4.19/ 5 · 811 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerReve d'OssianRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
17%Like
4%Ok
31%Dislike
15%Hate
48 votes
50%Love
32%Like
7%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
811 votes
Category winnerReve d'OssianMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageRefocus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerReve d'OssianBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
amber92%
aldehydic84%
woody77%
powdery69%
balsamic61%
amber100%
balsamic88%
woody77%
warm spicy65%
aromatic53%
smoky42%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesIncense
Heart
PatchouliGuaiac WoodCedar
Base
MuskLabdanumSuedeSandalwood
Top
IncensePine TreeAldehydes
Heart
elemiBenzoinCinnamonOpoponaxTonka BeanGuaiac Wood
Base
LabdanumAmberSandalwoodMuskLeather
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer43
Fall100
Winter86
Day83
Night100
Spring51
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRefocusMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,276
PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#1,614
PerfumerHugo Lambert
Launched—
Reviews111
Category winnerReve d'OssianHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRefocus by M.INT is a woody, aldehydic fragrance that bridges the gap between cold, metallic air and deep, resinous woods. Launched in 2016 by Fabrice Pellegrin, this scent focuses on a juxtaposition of bright, sharp aldehydes and a smoky, persistent incense base. It is a striking, unisex choice for those who prefer i…
Reviews →Rêve d'Ossian is a bright, resinous incense fragrance built around pine, frankincense, benzoin and warm woods. It opens airy and almost fizzy, then settles into sweet balsams, polished wood, amber and a faint leathery depth. It suits incense lovers who want church-like atmosphere without a purely dark smoke profile. …
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, Refocus or Reve d'Ossian?
Reve d'Ossian takes 4 of 7 categories. Refocus is rated 3.04/5 from 59 votes; Reve d'Ossian is rated 4.19/5 from 811 votes. Choose Refocus for a musky and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Reve d'Ossian for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Refocus or Reve d'Ossian?
They last about the same: Refocus 72/100, Reve d'Ossian 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Refocus or Reve d'Ossian?
Refocus projects furthest (Refocus 62/100, Reve d'Ossian 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Refocus and Reve d'Ossian smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Musk.
Is Refocus or Reve d'Ossian better for summer or winter?
For summer, Refocus is the stronger pick. For winter, Reve d'Ossian is the stronger pick. Refocus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Refocus and Reve d'Ossian?
Refocus has top notes of Aldehydes and Incense, heart notes of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Cedar, a base of Musk, Labdanum, Suede and Sandalwood. Reve d'Ossian has top notes of Incense, Pine Tree and Aldehydes, heart notes of elemi, Benzoin, Cinnamon and Opoponax, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.
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