Fragrance comparison

Tiba vs Osmanthus Noble

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 128 ratings analysed

6 wins

Tiba

Nilafar du Nil

4.1868 votes

Rank #6,626 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Osmanthus Noble

Exaltatum

3.9560 votes

Rank #14,780 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tiba takes 6 of 7 categories.

Tiba
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Osmanthus Noble
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Tiba6/7

Osmanthus Noble1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TibaNilafar du Nil

Osmanthus NobleExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 31%Had 4%Want 65%

3.95/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

Category winnerTibaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

18%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

7%Hate

57 votes

38%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerTibaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTiba

SillageTiba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value45

Category winnerTibaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

sweet84%

chocolate77%

wine69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

musky77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Damask RoseClovesNutmegSaffronNeroliRaisinCitronLime (Linden) Blossom

Heart

Turkish RoseRoseDark ChocolateRed WineCherryCacaoBourbon WhiskeyPimento

Base

VanillaAmberSandalwoodSuedeOak TreeTobaccoMusk

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesCardamomMandarin OrangePimentoBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

OsmanthusSuedeSaffronStyraxYlang-YlangClary SageJasmine Sambac

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodTobaccoAnimal notesVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Pimento, Amber and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Osmanthus Noble, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night68

Category winnerOsmanthus NobleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex56

Women7

Men7

Unisex64

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,626

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#14,780

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerTibaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tiba is a complex oriental floral that balances dark chocolate and red wine with spicy cloves and Damask rose. Created by perfumer Chris Maurice, this unisex scent leans into a resinous, warm profile that thrives in cooler weather. It offers an intoxicating, deep presence that stands out for those seeking something wo…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Tiba or Osmanthus Noble?

Tiba takes 6 of 7 categories. Tiba is rated 4.18/5 from 68 votes; Osmanthus Noble is rated 3.95/5 from 60 votes. Choose Tiba for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Osmanthus Noble for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tiba or Osmanthus Noble?

Tiba lasts longest (Tiba 86/100, Osmanthus Noble 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tiba or Osmanthus Noble?

Tiba projects furthest (Tiba 76/100, Osmanthus Noble 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tiba and Osmanthus Noble smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Pimento, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Tiba or Osmanthus Noble better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Tiba and Osmanthus Noble?

Tiba has top notes of Damask Rose, Cloves, Nutmeg and Saffron, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Rose, Dark Chocolate and Red Wine, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Suede. 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.