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    Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan vs. Osmanthus 颐和金桂

    Strikingly similar
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    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan vs. Osmanthus 颐和金桂
    Hermessence Osmanthe YunnanOsmanthus 颐和金桂
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20052021
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJean-Claude EllenaDavid Huang
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan

    Fruity
    Floral
    Green
    Leather
    Citrus
    Lactonic
    Fresh
    Animalic

    Osmanthus 颐和金桂

    Fruity
    Floral
    Green
    Fresh
    Sweet
    Lactonic
    Powdery
    Soft Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    TeaOrange
    PeachBitter Orange
    Heart
    OsmanthusFreesia
    OsmanthusVioletJasmine TeaRose
    Base
    ApricotLeather
    AmberWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan vs. Osmanthus 颐和金桂
    Hermessence Osmanthe YunnanOsmanthus 颐和金桂
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Hermès is never the loudest fragrance in the room, and that works in your favor. Osmanthe Yunnan wears like something discovered rather than purchased: quietly, with a confidence that doesn't need.Hermessence Osmanthe Yunnan
    This one is for people who want osmanthus without it becoming shouty. The Peach and Green Notes keep the opening from going straight into jam territory, and the drydown stays close to the skin rather.Osmanthus 颐和金桂