Fragrance comparison

Aurica vs Opal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 150 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aurica

Boadicea the Victorious

3.99149 votes

Rank #10,663 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Opal

Byblos

5.001 votes

Rank #42,995 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aurica takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

Aurica3/3

Opal0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuricaBoadicea the Victorious

OpalByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

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

44%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

149 votes

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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAurica

SillageAurica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

musky61%

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleCedar NeedlesMandarin OrangeYlang-Ylang

Heart

MarigoldCambodian OudJasmineRose

Base

MuskVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodVanillaMossAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangeMarigoldMirabelle Plum

Heart

CedarRoseJasmine Sambac

Base

MuskPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Marigold, Rose and Musk. 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

Summer77

Fall84

Winter61

Day100

Night77

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex41

Women27

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,663

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#42,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAuricaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aurica opens with a sharp burst of juicy pineapple, bright mandarin orange, and crisp cedar needles before settling into a warm floral heart of marigold, rose, and jasmine. Cambodian oud adds a grounded woody spine, while vanilla, vetiver, and heavy musk linger on the skin for hours. Built for cool spring days and chi…

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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, Aurica or Opal?

Aurica takes 3 of 3 categories. Aurica is rated 3.99/5 from 149 votes; Opal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Aurica for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Opal for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aurica or Opal?

Aurica lasts longest (Aurica 76/100, Opal 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aurica or Opal?

Aurica projects furthest (Aurica 66/100, Opal 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aurica and Opal smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Marigold, Rose and Musk.

Is Aurica or Opal better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aurica and Opal?

Aurica has top notes of Pineapple, Cedar Needles, Mandarin Orange and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Marigold, Cambodian Oud, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli and Sandalwood. 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.