Fragrance comparison

Aoud 3 vs Opera

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

1 wins

Aoud 3

M. Micallef

4.5010 votes

Rank #45,665 OudFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

Opera

Beary

—0 votes

Rank #73,594 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud 3 takes 1 of 2 categories.

Aoud 3
Choose it for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Opera
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character.

Aoud 31/2

Opera0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aoud 3

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aoud 3M. Micallef

OperaBeary

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

—/ 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

70%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fresh spicy91%

vanilla83%

cinnamon74%

warm spicy65%

sweet56%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

cinnamon84%

oud77%

rose69%

vanilla61%

Scent match75%Very similar · both fresh spicy, oud and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)CinnamonVanillaNutmegPlumPink PepperOrangeRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

SandalwoodCinnamon

Heart

NutmegVanillaRose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Vanilla and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,665

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,594

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAoud 3Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud 3 by M. Micallef is a woody spicy composition centered on a resilient agarwood base. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and bright orange, eventually softening into a heart of plum, rose, and nutmeg. It sits heavily on the skin, ideal for cooler evenings or formal winter occasions where presenc…

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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…

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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 projects more, Aoud 3 or Opera?

Projection is very close: Aoud 3 100/100, Opera 100/100 for sillage.

Do Aoud 3 and Opera smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, oud and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Vanilla and Nutmeg.

Is Aoud 3 or Opera better for summer or winter?

Aoud 3 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud 3 and Opera?

Aoud 3 features Agarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Vanilla, Nutmeg and Plum. Opera has top notes of Sandalwood and Cinnamon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Vanilla and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud).