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1953 vs Opuluxe

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 44 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1953 takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • 1953

    Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

  • Opuluxe

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

19533/4
Opuluxe1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
1953
Sillage & projection
1953
Value for money
1953
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Opuluxe

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
1953Aromas de Salazar
OpuluxePana Dora
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%
4.00/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

48%Love
29%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
5%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage100
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

Longevity1953

Sillage1953

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value41
Category winner1953Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
amber92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
leather69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
TangerineBergamotSaffronCorianderPlum
Heart
Black PepperCarnationCinnamonIndonesian Patchouli LeafNarcissus
Base
Vanilla AbsoluteStyraxMyrrhOpoponaxOakmossCoconutMuskGuaiac Wood
Top
SaffronBrazilian RosewoodBasilMyrrhClary SageCorianderVetiver
Heart
CinnamonOsmanthusCarnationThyme
Base
SandalwoodMineral notesMuskSuedeTimurCastoreumBenzoinOakmoss
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Coriander, Carnation and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring85
Summer15
Fall90
Winter100
Day100
Night92
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men58
Unisex38
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,810

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,485

PerfumerIbrahim Al Zoabi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOpuluxeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1953 by Aromas de Salazar opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, zesty tangerine, and dark plum, laced with coriander and saffron. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a heavy spice core dominated by black pepper, cinnamon, and clove. Green carnation and earthy Indonesian patchouli add texture, preventing the…

Reviews →

Opuluxe hits skin with an intense burst of bitter saffron, camphoraceous basil, and resinous myrrh before settling into a dense herbal spine. Ibrahim Al Zoabi constructs a heavy, aromatic opening that feels raw and medicinal, anchored by clary sage and sharp coriander. As the initial heat calms down, a dusty cinnamon …

Reviews →
InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1953 or Opuluxe?

1953 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1953 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Opuluxe is rated 4.00/5 from 42 votes. Choose 1953 for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Opuluxe for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1953 or Opuluxe?

1953 lasts longest (1953 100/100, Opuluxe 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1953 or Opuluxe?

1953 projects furthest (1953 100/100, Opuluxe 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1953 and Opuluxe smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Coriander, Carnation and Cinnamon.

Is 1953 or Opuluxe better for summer or winter?

Opuluxe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1953 and Opuluxe?

1953 has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Saffron and Coriander, heart notes of Black Pepper, Carnation, Cinnamon and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Styrax, Myrrh and Opoponax. Opuluxe has top notes of Saffron, Brazilian Rosewood, Basil and Myrrh, heart notes of Cinnamon, Osmanthus, Carnation and Thyme, a base of Sandalwood, Mineral notes, Musk and Suede.

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