Sword Black vs Osmanthus Noble
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Osmanthus Noble takes 4 of 5 categories.
Sword BlackChoose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Osmanthus NobleChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sword Black1/5
Osmanthus Noble4/5
- 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
Sword BlackEvterpaOsmanthus NobleExaltatumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
3.95/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
38%Love
35%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
60 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOsmanthus Noble
SillageOsmanthus Noble
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSword BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
leather69%
white floral61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
musky77%
floral69%
aromatic61%
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 = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotMandarin OrangeNeroliCardamom
Heart2-3 hrs
Orange BlossomMyrtle
Base5-7 hrs
SaffronSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliLeather
Top20-30 mins
AldehydesCardamomMandarin OrangePimentoBergamot
Heart3-4 hrs
OsmanthusSuedeSaffronStyraxYlang-YlangClary SageJasmine Sambac
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodTobaccoAnimal notesVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmossAmber
Category winnerOsmanthus NobleLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night33
Spring50
Summer25
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night68
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,109
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#14,822
PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerOsmanthus NobleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSword 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…
Reviews →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 →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, Sword Black or Osmanthus Noble?
Osmanthus Noble takes 4 of 5 categories. Sword Black is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Osmanthus Noble is rated 3.95/5 from 60 votes. Choose Sword Black for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Osmanthus Noble for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Sword Black or Osmanthus Noble?
Osmanthus Noble lasts longest (Osmanthus Noble 70/100, Sword Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sword Black or Osmanthus Noble?
Osmanthus Noble projects furthest (Osmanthus Noble 58/100, Sword Black 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sword Black and Osmanthus Noble smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Saffron.
Is Sword Black or Osmanthus Noble better for summer or winter?
Sword Black suits daytime wear; Osmanthus Noble suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sword Black and Osmanthus Noble?
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. 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.
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