Fragrance comparison

Blast From the Past vs Opuluxe

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Blast From the Past

The Dua Brand

4.336 votes

Rank #34,170 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Opuluxe

Pana Dora

4.0042 votes

Rank #30,876 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opuluxe takes 3 of 4 categories.

Blast From the Past
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Opuluxe
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Blast From the Past1/4

Opuluxe3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Opuluxe
Sillage & projection: Opuluxe
Value for money: Blast From the Past
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opuluxe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blast From the PastThe Dua Brand

OpuluxePana Dora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 48%Had 7%Want 44%

4.00/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

48%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOpuluxe

SillageOpuluxe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value41

Category winnerBlast From the PastBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

leather69%

mossy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

French labdanumCastoreumOakmossJasmineMyrrhRoseAmalfi LemonClary SagePatchouliCorianderBergamotThyme

No top / heart / base split published

Top

SaffronBrazilian RosewoodBasilMyrrhClary SageCorianderVetiver

Heart

CinnamonOsmanthusCarnationThyme

Base

SandalwoodMineral notesMuskSuedeTimurCastoreumBenzoinOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCastoreum, Oakmoss, Myrrh and Clary Sage. Durations are only published for Blast From the Past, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall83

Winter83

Day56

Night100

Spring85

Summer15

Fall90

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Date 29%Party 20%Work 16%

Men58

Unisex38

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,170

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#30,876

PerfumerIbrahim Al Zoabi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOpuluxeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blast From the Past by The Dua Brand revives the brooding powerhouse style of 1980s masculine perfumery. It bursts open with an assertive blast of Amalfi lemon, zesty lime, and bergamot. That sharp citrus flash lasts about twenty minutes before giving way to a rugged aromatic heart of clary sage, basil, and herbal thy…

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Opuluxe hits skin with an intense burst of bitter saffron, camphoraceous basil, and resinous myrrh before settling into a dense herbal spine. Ibrahim Al Zoabi constructs a heavy, aromatic opening that feels raw and medicinal, anchored by clary sage and sharp coriander. As the initial heat calms down, a dusty cinnamon …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blast From the Past or Opuluxe?

Opuluxe takes 3 of 4 categories. Blast From the Past is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Opuluxe is rated 4.00/5 from 42 votes. Choose Blast From the Past for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Opuluxe for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blast From the Past or Opuluxe?

They last about the same: Opuluxe 78/100, Blast From the Past 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Blast From the Past or Opuluxe?

Projection is very close: Opuluxe 69/100, Blast From the Past 67/100 for sillage.

Do Blast From the Past and Opuluxe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and leather accords. Common notes include Castoreum, Oakmoss, Myrrh and Clary Sage.

Is Blast From the Past or Opuluxe better for summer or winter?

Blast From the Past suits evening wear; Opuluxe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blast From the Past and Opuluxe?

Blast From the Past features French labdanum, Castoreum, Oakmoss, Jasmine and Myrrh. Opuluxe has top notes of Saffron, Brazilian Rosewood, Basil and Myrrh, heart notes of Cinnamon, Osmanthus, Carnation and Thyme, a base of Sandalwood, Mineral notes, Musk and Suede.