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OsmanthusHeart
MuskDries down to
Jean-Claude EllenaThe nose · 104 fragrances · also made Hermessence Ambre Narguile (2004)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
The Different Company · Sold as unisex
Osmanthus
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where the fresh aroma of bergamot and mandarin melds with the delicate floral notes of jasmine and osmanthus.
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OsmanthusPremium · $100–250
52%Similar accords, often for lessBoss The Scent Pure Accord For Her · Hugo BossMid-range tier, $40–100 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Jean-Claude Ellena, the nose behind Osmanthus by The Different Company, launched this floral scent in 2000, crafting a composition that marries green notes and citrus with osmanthus and jasmine. The interplay between fresh bergamot and mandarin orange creates an uplifting opening, while geranium and rose add depth to the heart. The base of musk rounds out the fragrance, lending it an enduring warmth. Osmanthus is neither overly sweet nor overpowering; instead, it balances freshness with subtle spiciness.
Osmanthus is best applied in light layers — a single spray to each wrist and neck will allow it to develop naturally. The top notes are vibrant but fleeting, so wait a few minutes before reapplying if you wish for more presence. This fragrance reads better close to the skin than from across a room.
Fig. 01 — Osmanthus, The Different Company
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Jean-Claude Ellena
The perfumer of transparencyJean-Claude Ellena is widely regarded as the most intellectual perfumer of the modern era — a minimalist poet whose work redefined what fragrance could be.
“Cézanne's watercolours contain areas of wash that don't overlap. I proceed in a similar fashion.”
Jean-Claude Ellena · The Diary of a Nose (2011) / Frédéric Malle bio
Designer The Different Company
More from the house · founded 2000 · France
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 23%, disliked or hated by 21%.