Fragrance comparison

Anar vs Opal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 100 ratings analysed

3 wins

Anar

Nabeel

5.002 votes

Rank #49,094 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Opal

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3298 votes

Rank #20,356 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Anar
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Opal
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Anar3/4

Opal1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Anar
Sillage & projection: Anar
Value for money: Anar
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

AnarNabeel

OpalBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.32/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

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

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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityAnar

SillageAnar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value13

Category winnerAnarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

leather92%

cacao84%

sweet77%

oud69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

coffee69%

aromatic61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CocoaCinnamonSaffron

Heart

LeatherPralineSuede

Base

OudPatchouliVanilla

Top

CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon

Heart

SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran

InformationalShared notesCocoa, Cinnamon, Saffron and Suede. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring55

Summer43

Fall95

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men32

Unisex33

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,094

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,356

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anar by Nabeel reads as a rich spicy leather scent with cocoa and saffron up top, a suede-praline heart, and an oud, patchouli, vanilla base. It leans warm, textured, and slightly sweet rather than fresh. If you like darker oriental styles with a soft gourmand edge, this looks like one to sample. It may suit evening w…

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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 …

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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, Anar or Opal?

Anar takes 3 of 4 categories. Anar is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes. Choose Anar for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Anar or Opal?

Anar lasts longest (Anar 100/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anar or Opal?

Anar projects furthest (Anar 75/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anar and Opal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cocoa, Cinnamon, Saffron and Suede.

Is Anar or Opal better for summer or winter?

Anar suits day or night wear; Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anar and Opal?

Anar has top notes of Cocoa, Cinnamon and Saffron, heart notes of Leather, Praline and Suede, a base of Oud, Patchouli and Vanilla. 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.