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Anthem vs Opera

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

Updated 34 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opera takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Anthem

    Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Opera

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Anthem1/3
Opera2/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Opera
Sillage & projection
Opera
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Anthem

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AnthemManos Gerakinis
OperaBeary
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.53/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 25%Had 8%Want 66%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
32%Love
21%Like
26%Ok
9%Dislike
12%Hate

34 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate63
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage100
♥ Love / hateN/A
Category winners

LongevityOpera

SillageOpera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value34
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
rose92%
oud84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
cinnamon84%
oud77%
rose69%
vanilla61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both warm spicy, rose and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
SaffronLemonLabdanum
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseCinnamonNutmegGeraniumYlang-Ylang
Base6-8+ hrs
Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberOakmossMuskVanillaSandalwood
Top
SandalwoodCinnamon
Heart
NutmegVanillaRose
Base
Agarwood (Oud)
InformationalShared notesRose, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Anthem, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring29
Summer7
Fall100
Winter93
Day70
Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men38
Unisex48
Women14

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,142

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#73,594

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnthemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthem by Manos Gerakinis delivers an immediate surge of tart lemon, pungent saffron, and dark labdanum right out of the nozzle. The opening sharp citrus flash gives way quickly to a dense core of spiced Turkish rose, grated nutmeg, and warm cinnamon bark. It feels like hot mulled wine poured over fragrant cedar block…

Reviews →

Opera by Beary opens with an intense blast of ground cinnamon and smooth sandalwood, delivering a dry heat that feels immediate on skin. Within twenty minutes, sweet vanilla and a soft rose note balance the spice, adding a creamy texture that keeps the opening sharp woodiness from overpowering your senses. The base se…

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 lasts longer, Anthem or Opera?

Opera lasts longest (Opera 80/100, Anthem 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anthem or Opera?

Opera projects furthest (Opera 100/100, Anthem 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anthem and Opera smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, rose and oud accords. Common notes include Rose, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Anthem or Opera better for summer or winter?

Anthem suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthem and Opera?

Anthem has top notes of Saffron, Lemon and Labdanum, heart notes of Rose, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Oakmoss. Opera has top notes of Sandalwood and Cinnamon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Vanilla and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud).

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