Fragrance comparison

20 vs Opal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 79 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bogue

3.9278 votes

Rank #13,360 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Opal

Byblos

5.001 votes

Rank #42,995 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

20 takes 3 of 3 categories.

20
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Opal
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

203/3

Opal0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 20
Sillage & projection: 20
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 20

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

20Bogue

OpalByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 41%Had 12%Want 47%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

49 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

Longevity20

Sillage20

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

green84%

woody77%

sweet69%

herbal61%

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Fig LeafCivetPetitgrainBlack PepperMarigoldBourbon GeraniumYlang-YlangLavenderJasmine SambacDamask RoseImmortelleWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeMarigoldMirabelle Plum

Heart

CedarRoseJasmine Sambac

Base

MuskPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Jasmine Sambac and Damask Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer57

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night93

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex45

Women5

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,360

PerfumerAntonio Gardoni

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#42,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner20Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bogue 20 opens green, spicy and aromatic, with fig leaf, petitgrain, bergamot and black pepper giving it a brisk, textured start. As it settles, florals, woods, benzoin and vanilla add warmth, while civet and incense keep it slightly wild rather than polished. This is a characterful unisex scent that often leans a lit…

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Opal by Byblos is a woody, citrus-forward fragrance for women. It opens with the crisp brightness of mandarin orange and mirabelle plum before grounding itself in a heart of cedar and jasmine sambac. The dry-down relies on a steady blend of musk and patchouli, making it a reliable choice for casual office wear during …

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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, 20 or Opal?

20 takes 3 of 3 categories. 20 is rated 3.92/5 from 78 votes; Opal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 20 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Opal for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 20 or Opal?

20 lasts longest (20 81/100, Opal 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 20 or Opal?

20 projects furthest (20 69/100, Opal 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 20 and Opal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Marigold, Jasmine Sambac and Damask Rose.

Is 20 or Opal better for summer or winter?

20 suits day or night wear; Opal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 20 and Opal?

20 features Fig Leaf, Civet, Petitgrain, Black Pepper and Marigold. Opal has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Marigold and Mirabelle Plum, heart notes of Cedar, Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla.