Fragrance comparison

№2 Sofia vs Opera Grande

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 109 ratings analysed

№2 Sofia

Milton Lloyd

3.001 votes

Rank #72,610 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Opera Grande

Sospiro Perfumes

4.31108 votes

Rank #7,022 SweetYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opera Grande takes 1 of 1 categories.

№2 Sofia
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character.
Opera Grande
Choose it for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

№2 Sofia0/1

Opera Grande1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opera Grande

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

№2 SofiaMilton Lloyd

Opera GrandeSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

4.31/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

64%Love

15%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value36

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet83%

vanilla65%

fruity48%

fresh spicy30%

sweet100%

yellow floral92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Sparkling WaterOrangeFruitsBergamot

Heart

Red RoseVetiverRose

Base

VanillaPatchouliAmberMusk

Top20-30 mins

FruitsTurkish Rose

Heart3-5 hrs

Ylang-YlangNutmegLeatherAmbergris

Base8-12+ hrs

VanillaMuskPatchouliVetiverVirginian Cedar

InformationalShared notesFruits, Vetiver, Rose and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Opera Grande, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring83

Summer48

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men11

Unisex56

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,022

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerOpera GrandeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

№2 Sofia by Milton Lloyd is a vibrant fruity chypre that punches well above its bargain price tag. It opens with an immediate burst of sparkling citrus and wet fruits, immediately settling into a classic, slightly retro rose heart. The base anchors the experience with an earthy blend of patchouli and warm musk that cl…

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Sospiro Opera Grande hits the air with a bold punch of ripe sweet fruits and velvet Turkish rose petals. As the initial brightness settles over the first half hour, a rich heart of creamy ylang-ylang, grated nutmeg, and soft leather takes over the skin. Warm vanilla, earthy patchouli, clean musk, and dry cedarwood bui…

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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, №2 Sofia or Opera Grande?

Opera Grande takes 1 of 1 categories. №2 Sofia is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Opera Grande is rated 4.31/5 from 108 votes. Choose №2 Sofia for a citrus and sweet character. Choose Opera Grande for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do №2 Sofia and Opera Grande smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and fruity accords. Common notes include Fruits, Vetiver, Rose and Vanilla.

Is №2 Sofia or Opera Grande better for summer or winter?

Opera Grande suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in №2 Sofia and Opera Grande?

№2 Sofia has top notes of Sparkling Water, Orange, Fruits and Bergamot, heart notes of Red Rose, Vetiver and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Opera Grande has top notes of Fruits and Turkish Rose, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Nutmeg, Leather and Ambergris, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Patchouli and Vetiver.