Fleur du Mal
Dries Van NotenEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Fleur du Mal vs. Osmanthus Absolu
Is Fleur du Mal better than Osmanthus Absolu?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Chinese osmanthus
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Fleur du Mal and Osmanthus Absolu?
| Fleur du Mal | Osmanthus Absolu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Absolu |
| Launched | 2022 | 2026 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Quentin Bisch | Mathieu Nardin |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Fleur du Mal and Osmanthus Absolu smell?
Fleur du Mal
Fruity
Floral
Leather
Powdery
Musky
Amber
Lactonic
Soft Spicy
Osmanthus Absolu
Woody
Floral
Fruity
Leather
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Green
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Fleur du Mal and Osmanthus Absolu share?
Top
Peach juice
BergamotCardamom
Heart
Chinese osmanthusJasmine
LeatherOsmanthusBlack Tea
Base
SuedeAmber
CedarwoodVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Chinese osmanthusJasmine
Osmanthus
Where they fit
When and where do Fleur du Mal and Osmanthus Absolu work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Fleur du Mal or Osmanthus Absolu?
| Fleur du Mal | Osmanthus Absolu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Fleur du Mal and Osmanthus Absolu?
If you love osmanthus but find it often disappears too quickly, this one holds onto it. The real show is the rich, suede-like floralcy of osmanthus and jasmine.Fleur du Mal
Not a polite tea. The osmanthus here leans dark, smoky, almost noir. There's something slightly wicked about it, and that edge is exactly what makes it worth wearing. Lasts a full workday.Osmanthus Absolu
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