Fragrance comparison

Black Opera vs Error 417

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Black Opera

Mykonos

2.673 votes

Rank #68,761 Soft SpicyCoffee

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Error 417

The Dua Brand

4.003 votes

Rank #51,181 Warm SpicyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Black Opera
Choose it for a soft spicy and coffee character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.
Error 417
Choose it for a warm spicy and lavender character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Black Opera2/4

Error 4172/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Error 417
Sillage & projection: Black Opera
Value for money: Black Opera
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Error 417

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black OperaMykonos

Error 417The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 53%Had 13%Want 33%

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

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityError 417

SillageBlack Opera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBlack OperaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

coffee86%

sweet72%

white floral58%

warm spicy44%

anis30%

warm spicy100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both soft spicy and warm spicy

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

Pink PepperLavenderCardamomCashmere WoodPatchouliCoffeeBourbon Vanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Vanilla, Coffee and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Error 417, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerError 417Higher 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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Error 417 by The Dua Brand is an eau de parfum built around contrasting spices, rich roasted coffee, and smooth woods. It kicks off with an energetic burst of pink pepper and green cardamom, creating a lively aromatic greeting. As the scent settles, a clean lavender note tempers a dark coffee accord, keeping the warmt…

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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 Error 417?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Opera is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; Error 417 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Black Opera for a soft spicy and coffee character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Error 417 for a warm spicy and lavender character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Opera or Error 417?

Error 417 lasts longest (Error 417 80/100, Black Opera 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Opera or Error 417?

Black Opera projects furthest (Black Opera 67/100, Error 417 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Opera and Error 417 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Vanilla, Coffee and Patchouli.

Is Black Opera or Error 417 better for summer or winter?

Black Opera suits evening wear; Error 417 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Opera and Error 417?

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. Error 417 features Pink Pepper, Lavender, Cardamom, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli.