The Different Company 2000 EDT
Osmanthus
The Different Company Osmanthus is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2000, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Osmanthus opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Geranium, and Osmanthus, and dries down to a base of Musk and Rose. The Different Company's Osmanthus carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.
This osmanthus fragrance by Jean-Claude Ellena is deeply divisive, praised by some as a naturalistic masterpiece and dismissed by others as a fleeting 'fancy hotel soap' that quickly loses its initial charm. Definitely not a safe blind buy.What our verdicts mean →
- Clean
- Subtle
- Relaxed
- Elegant
- Classic
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.
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Performance & Mood
Performance
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Best Occasions
Its generally soft sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for close-quarters like the office, as it won't offend. However, the fleeting nature means it might not make an impact on a date or formal event unless applied heavily, which isn't ideal.
Declarable allergens
We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.
In standard patch-test panels
- Geraniol
Other declarable allergens
- Bergamot
- Rose geranium
- Synthetic musk
The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this
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Prices for the United Kingdom ·
Refills and gift sets - the same fragrance in another format. Kept out of the bottle table so a refill never sets the picks
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