Auckland Rush vs Opera Mate
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opera Mate takes 3 of 3 categories.
Auckland RushChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Opera MateChoose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Auckland Rush0/3
Opera Mate3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Opera Mate
- Sillage & projection
- Opera Mate
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opera Mate
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Auckland RushStreet OriginsOpera MateMind GamesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.32/ 5 · 111 votes
Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
61%Love
21%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
111 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpera Mate
SillageOpera Mate
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
lavender70%
leather60%
green50%
sweet100%
caramel92%
amber84%
balsamic77%
aromatic69%
nutty61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitBergamotAniseArtemisia
Heart
SuedeLavenderMintPatchouli
Base
VetiverLabdanumMossWoody Notes
Top
ChestnutLabdanumGrapefruit
Heart
Creme BruleeDavanaVetiver
Base
CaramelSuede
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Suede, Vetiver and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring20
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#72,796
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#6,587
PerfumerChristelle Laprade
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerOpera MateHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAuckland Rush by Street Origins opens with a tart burst of grapefruit and bergamot, cut with herbal artemisia and a cool touch of anise. As the bright citrus initial punch cools down, lavender and fresh mint emerge alongside a smooth suede note that softens the green edges. The base grounds the composition in earthy v…
Reviews →Mind Games Opera Mate opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit cut against warm, resinous labdanum and rich roasted chestnut. As the initial brightness settles into skin, a buttery creme brulee note takes over, balanced by herbal davana and earthy vetiver. The base lingers for hours on soft suede and dark burnt c…
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, Auckland Rush or Opera Mate?
Opera Mate takes 3 of 3 categories. Auckland Rush is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Opera Mate is rated 4.32/5 from 111 votes. Choose Auckland Rush for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Opera Mate for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Auckland Rush or Opera Mate?
Opera Mate lasts longest (Opera Mate 74/100, Auckland Rush 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Auckland Rush or Opera Mate?
Opera Mate projects furthest (Opera Mate 64/100, Auckland Rush 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Auckland Rush and Opera Mate smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Suede, Vetiver and Labdanum.
Is Auckland Rush or Opera Mate better for summer or winter?
Auckland Rush suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Auckland Rush and Opera Mate?
Auckland Rush has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Anise and Artemisia, heart notes of Suede, Lavender, Mint and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum, Moss and Woody Notes. Opera Mate has top notes of Chestnut, Labdanum and Grapefruit, heart notes of Creme Brulee, Davana and Vetiver, a base of Caramel and Suede.
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