Fragrance comparison

Belle Isabelle vs Opal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Belle Isabelle

Henry Jacques

4.437 votes

Rank #49,076 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Opal

Byblos

5.001 votes

Rank #42,995 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Belle Isabelle takes 2 of 3 categories.

Belle Isabelle
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Opal
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Belle Isabelle2/3

Opal1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Belle Isabelle
Sillage & projection: Belle Isabelle
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

Belle IsabelleHenry Jacques

OpalByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

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

71%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBelle Isabelle

SillageBelle Isabelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mirabelle PlumMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

JasmineMarigoldRose

Base

PatchouliBourbon VanillaAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangeMarigoldMirabelle Plum

Heart

CedarRoseJasmine Sambac

Base

MuskPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesMirabelle Plum, Mandarin Orange, Marigold and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

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#49,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Belle Isabelle opens with bright mandarin orange and dark Mirabelle plum, supported by a tart splash of black currant. The fruit feels thick rather than watery, shifting smoothly into a dense heart of jasmine, marigold, and rose. As the initial sweetness simmers down, patchouli and bourbon vanilla ground the florals i…

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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, Belle Isabelle or Opal?

Belle Isabelle takes 2 of 3 categories. Belle Isabelle is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; Opal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Belle Isabelle for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Opal for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Belle Isabelle or Opal?

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

Which projects more, Belle Isabelle or Opal?

Belle Isabelle projects furthest (Belle Isabelle 63/100, Opal 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Belle Isabelle and Opal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Mirabelle Plum, Mandarin Orange, Marigold and Rose.

Is Belle Isabelle or Opal better for summer or winter?

Belle Isabelle suits day or night wear; Opal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Belle Isabelle and Opal?

Belle Isabelle has top notes of Mirabelle Plum, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Bourbon Vanilla and Amber. 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.