30 community ratings

Osmanthus

2016WomenModern

7.2/ 10

Community score
30 ratings

L'Erbolario Osmanthus is a fresh women's fragrance that opens with citrus and settles into a floral, sweet finish, best suited to spring and summer days.

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How does it perform?

From 32 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.8 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.5 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

67% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Mandarin orange Bergamot Sicilian lemon Apricot

Grapefruit leaf

Pink pepper

Heart notesfirst few hours

Turkish rose Angelica Osmanthus absolute Gardenia Orange blossom Jasmine

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Amyris Bourbon vanilla Benzoin Patchouli

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Creamy

What does Osmanthus smell like?

Mandarin orange, bergamot and Sicilian lemon give it a bright citrus opening, with apricot adding a soft fruitiness and pink pepper a light touch of spice. In the heart, osmanthus absolute, Turkish rose and jasmine lead, rounded out by gardenia and orange blossom. Bourbon vanilla and benzoin carry the base toward a creamy, sweet finish, while patchouli stays in the background.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office are the leading occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with a modern side too. By Terry Soleil Piquant and Xerjoff Decas have a close profile.