Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Opal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

2 wins

Aura

Marilyn Miglin

3.449 votes

Rank #58,158 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Opal

Byblos

5.001 votes

Rank #42,995 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 2 of 3 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Opal
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aura2/3

Opal1/3

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

AuraMarilyn Miglin

OpalByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

44%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAura

SillageAura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CypressMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange

Heart1 to 2 hours

MarigoldWater LilyJasmine Sambac

Base3 to 4 hours

BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangeMarigoldMirabelle Plum

Heart

CedarRoseJasmine Sambac

Base

MuskPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Marigold, Jasmine Sambac and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Aura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#42,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aura by Marilyn Miglin delivers a distinctive balance between brisk citrus brightness and warm, resinous depth. The opening immediately presents tart bergamot, orange, and sweet mandarin orange, sharpened by an aromatic, pine-like cypress note. This brisk green start gradually softens into a quiet floral heart where w…

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Opal by Byblos is a woody, citrus-forward fragrance for women. It opens with the crisp brightness of mandarin orange and mirabelle plum before grounding itself in a heart of cedar and jasmine sambac. The dry-down relies on a steady blend of musk and patchouli, making it a reliable choice for casual office wear during …

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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, Aura or Opal?

Aura takes 2 of 3 categories. Aura is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes; Opal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Aura for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Opal for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Opal?

Aura lasts longest (Aura 57/100, Opal 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Opal?

Aura projects furthest (Aura 56/100, Opal 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura and Opal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Marigold, Jasmine Sambac and Vanilla.

Is Aura or Opal better for summer or winter?

Aura suits daytime wear; Opal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Opal?

Aura has top notes of Cypress, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Marigold, Water Lily and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Patchouli. Opal has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Marigold and Mirabelle Plum, heart notes of Cedar, Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla.