Blue Iris vs Opal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Blue IrisChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
OpalChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Blue Iris2/4
Opal2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Blue Iris
- Sillage & projection
- Opal
- Value for money
- Blue Iris
- 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
Blue IrisAfowerOpalBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%
3.32/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
50%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 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
Category winners
LongevityBlue Iris
SillageOpal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlue IrisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery88%
aromatic77%
amber65%
musky53%
soft spicy42%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
coffee69%
aromatic61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
CashmeranClary SageOrrisPalo SantoCedarFrankincense
No top / heart / base split published
Top
CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon
Heart
SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran
InformationalShared notesCashmeran, Clary Sage, Orris and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall25
Winter25
Day100
Night33
Spring55
Summer43
Fall95
Winter100
Day78
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,298
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#20,280
PerfumerJulie Lerendu
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlue Iris reads as a dry, powdery woody scent built around orris, cashmeran, cedar and incense. The iris impression is present, but this looks more like a musky aromatic wood than a lipstick-style floral iris. Early community data suggests a balanced unisex profile, moderate projection and solid staying power. It look…
Reviews →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 …
Reviews →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, Blue Iris or Opal?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Blue Iris is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes. Choose Blue Iris for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime 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, Blue Iris or Opal?
Blue Iris lasts longest (Blue Iris 80/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Blue Iris or Opal?
Opal projects furthest (Opal 55/100, Blue Iris 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Blue Iris and Opal smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cashmeran, Clary Sage, Orris and Cedar.
Is Blue Iris or Opal better for summer or winter?
Blue Iris suits daytime wear; Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Blue Iris and Opal?
Blue Iris features Cashmeran, Clary Sage, Orris, Palo Santo and Cedar. 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.
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