33 Cosmos Guide vs Opal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
33 Cosmos Guide takes 4 of 5 categories.
33 Cosmos GuideChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
OpalChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
33 Cosmos Guide4/5
Opal1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- 33 Cosmos Guide
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 33 Cosmos Guide
- Sillage & projection
- 33 Cosmos Guide
- Value for money
- 33 Cosmos Guide
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
33 Cosmos GuideSpiritumOpalBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.76/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%
3.32/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%
Category winner33 Cosmos GuideRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
12%Like
18%Ok
18%Dislike
6%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
40%Love
18%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
29%Hate
98 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity33 Cosmos Guide
Sillage33 Cosmos Guide
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner33 Cosmos GuideBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
earthy69%
white floral61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
coffee69%
aromatic61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotOlibanumCypressSageMandarin OrangeViolet LeafBlack Pepper
Heart
Lily of the ValleyLeatherCedarwoodGeraniumCinnamonJasmineButterOrris
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumVetiverAmberTonkaMuskMoss
Top
CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon
Heart
SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Geranium 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 seasonSpring83
Summer33
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night71
Spring55
Summer43
Fall95
Winter100
Day78
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#60,279
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#20,425
PerfumerJulie Lerendu
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSpiritum 33 Cosmos Guide opens with an invigorating blast of crisp bergamot, fresh cypress needles, and herbal sage before deepening into something far more intriguing. As the bright citrus settles, you get an unexpected richness of buttery orris root and smooth jacket leather, wrapped in creamy jasmine petals and ear…
Reviews →Opal by Boadicea the Victorious is a dark unisex fragrance built around contrasting cold and warm elements. The scent opens with sharp black pepper, dark roasted coffee, fresh bergamot, bay leaf, and a distinct metallic edge. As the initial sharpness fades, smooth suede, earthy orris root, cocoa, and clary sage bring …
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, 33 Cosmos Guide or Opal?
33 Cosmos Guide takes 4 of 5 categories. 33 Cosmos Guide is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes. Choose 33 Cosmos Guide for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 33 Cosmos Guide or Opal?
33 Cosmos Guide lasts longest (33 Cosmos Guide 84/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 33 Cosmos Guide or Opal?
33 Cosmos Guide projects furthest (33 Cosmos Guide 75/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 33 Cosmos Guide and Opal smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Geranium and Cinnamon.
Is 33 Cosmos Guide or Opal better for summer or winter?
33 Cosmos Guide suits daytime wear; Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 33 Cosmos Guide and Opal?
33 Cosmos Guide has top notes of Bergamot, Olibanum, Cypress and Sage, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Leather, Cedarwood and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Vetiver. Opal has top notes of Coffee, Black Pepper, Metallic notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Suede, Orris, Cocoa and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Moss.
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