Fragrance comparison

Black Opera vs Cabrera

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Opera

Mykonos

2.673 votes

Rank #73,003 Soft SpicyCoffee

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Cabrera

Evora

2.001 votes

Rank #74,613 Soft SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Opera takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Opera
Choose it for a soft spicy and coffee character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Cabrera
Choose it for a soft spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Black Opera3/4

Cabrera1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black OperaMykonos

CabreraEvora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityBlack Opera

SillageBlack Opera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value100

Category winnerCabreraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

coffee86%

sweet72%

white floral58%

warm spicy44%

anis30%

soft spicy100%

vanilla88%

white floral77%

sweet65%

balsamic53%

anis42%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both soft spicy, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperOrange BlossomVanilla

Heart

LicoriceCoffeeJasmineAlmond

Base

PatchouliCashmere Wood

Notes

LicoriceVanillaJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Licorice and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Cabrera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack OperaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Opera leans into a sweet coffee and vanilla profile with a jasmine-heavy opening, a soft spicy edge, and a smooth woody base. It reads richer than airy, with licorice and almond adding a darker gourmand touch. This suits wearers who enjoy warm, floral gourmands and do not mind noticeable sweetness. It can feel …

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Cabrera by Evora opens with an intriguing blend of sweet black licorice, creamy jasmine petals, and warm vanilla bean. Built around soft spicy accords and subtle anise nuances, this fragrance offers an unexpected twist on the classic floral gourmand profile. As it develops, smooth balsamic sweetness and light powdery …

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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, Black Opera or Cabrera?

Black Opera takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Opera is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; Cabrera is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Opera for a soft spicy and coffee character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Cabrera for a soft spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Opera or Cabrera?

Black Opera lasts longest (Black Opera 60/100, Cabrera 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Opera or Cabrera?

Black Opera projects furthest (Black Opera 67/100, Cabrera 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Opera and Cabrera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Licorice and Jasmine.

Is Black Opera or Cabrera better for summer or winter?

Black Opera suits evening wear; Cabrera suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Opera and Cabrera?

Black Opera has top notes of Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom and Vanilla, heart notes of Licorice, Coffee, Jasmine and Almond, a base of Patchouli and Cashmere Wood. Cabrera features Licorice, Vanilla and Jasmine.