Fragrance comparison

Bliss vs Opal

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

Bliss

Unifrom

3.7919 votes

Rank #41,500 LeatherVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Opal

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3298 votes

Rank #18,868 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Bliss
Choose it for a leather and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Opal
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bliss2/5

Opal2/5

Ratings & consensus: Bliss
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Opal
Value for money: Bliss
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

BlissUnifrom

OpalBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 2%Want 69%

3.32/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

Category winnerBlissRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

40%Love

18%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

29%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageOpal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value13

Category winnerBlissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

vanilla90%

musky80%

woody70%

nutty60%

powdery50%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

coffee69%

aromatic61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RumHazelnutCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanSaffronOrris

Base6-8+ hrs

SuedeVanillaLeatherSandalwood

Top

CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon

Heart

SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Tonka Bean, Saffron and Orris. Durations are only published for Bliss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer0

Fall100

Winter83

Day86

Night100

Spring55

Summer43

Fall95

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex50

Women30

Date 32%Casual 30%Work 27%Party 11%

Men32

Unisex33

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,500

PerfumerPatrice Revillard

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#18,868

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bliss by Unifrom is a dry suede fragrance laced with boozy warmth and toasted nuts. It hits the air with a brisk kick of dark rum and spicy cinnamon before settling into crushed hazelnuts. Saffron and powdery orris bring a pale, slightly chalky texture to the mid-section. Beneath that, smooth vanilla softens a tough c…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bliss or Opal?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Bliss is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes. Choose Bliss for a leather and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bliss or Opal?

They last about the same: Bliss 62/100, Opal 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bliss or Opal?

Opal projects furthest (Opal 55/100, Bliss 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bliss and Opal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Tonka Bean, Saffron and Orris.

Is Bliss or Opal better for summer or winter?

Bliss suits evening wear; Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bliss and Opal?

Bliss has top notes of Rum, Hazelnut and Cinnamon, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Saffron and Orris, a base of Suede, Vanilla, Leather and Sandalwood. 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.