Fragrance comparison

Bad Intense vs Opal

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 412 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bad Intense

Diesel · 2017

4.16314 votes

Rank #27,841 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Opal

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3298 votes

Rank #19,748 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bad Intense takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bad Intense
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Opal
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bad Intense5/7

Opal2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bad IntenseDiesel

OpalBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 314 votes

Have 52%Had 16%Want 32%

3.32/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

Category winnerBad IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

314 votes

40%Love

18%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

29%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerBad IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityBad Intense

SillageBad Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value13

Category winnerBad IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

animalic77%

cinnamon69%

savory61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

coffee69%

aromatic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegCinnamonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

Caviar

Base5 to 8 hours

White TobaccoWoody Notes

Top

CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon

Heart

SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Bergamot and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Bad Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer15

Fall95

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Spring55

Summer43

Fall95

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerOpalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men32

Unisex33

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2017

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,748

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bad Intense by Diesel delivers a punchy mixture of spice and dark woods built for colder weather. The scent opens with a crisp burst of bergamot that quickly makes room for warm cinnamon and pungent nutmeg. At its core, an unexpected savory caviar accord provides a salty, animalic contrast rarely seen in mainstream ma…

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Opal by Boadicea the Victorious is a dark unisex fragrance built around contrasting cold and warm elements. The scent opens with sharp black pepper, dark roasted coffee, fresh bergamot, bay leaf, and a distinct metallic edge. As the initial sharpness fades, smooth suede, earthy orris root, cocoa, and clary sage bring …

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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, Bad Intense or Opal?

Bad Intense takes 5 of 7 categories. Bad Intense is rated 4.16/5 from 314 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes. Choose Bad Intense for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bad Intense or Opal?

Bad Intense lasts longest (Bad Intense 75/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bad Intense or Opal?

Bad Intense projects furthest (Bad Intense 65/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bad Intense and Opal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Bergamot and Woody Notes.

Is Bad Intense or Opal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Opal is the stronger pick. For winter, Bad Intense is the stronger pick. Bad Intense suits evening wear; Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bad Intense and Opal?

Bad Intense has top notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Caviar, a base of White Tobacco and Woody Notes. Opal has top notes of Coffee, Black Pepper, Metallic notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Suede, Orris, Cocoa and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Moss.