Bourbon vs Opal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
BourbonChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
OpalChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bourbon3/7
Opal3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bourbon
- Community sentiment
- Bourbon
- Longevity
- Opal
- Sillage & projection
- Opal
- Value for money
- Bourbon
- Versatility
- Tie
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BourbonWe PinkOpalBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.72/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 58%Had 2%Want 40%
3.32/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%
Category winnerBourbonRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
32%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
25 votes
40%Love
18%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
29%Hate
98 votes
Category winnerBourbonMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpal
SillageOpal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBourbonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
warm spicy83%
woody65%
citrus48%
aromatic30%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
coffee69%
aromatic61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperNutmegBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderCinnamonIrisTuberose
Base
Woody NotesAmberMuskMoss
Top
CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon
Heart
SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer33
Fall100
Winter80
Day86
Night100
Spring55
Summer43
Fall95
Winter100
Day78
Night100
Category winnerTieMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#55,430
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#20,280
PerfumerJulie Lerendu
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBourbon by We Pink is a heavy, warm aromatic option for cooler weather. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and bergamot, bringing a bright yet dusty spice to the skin immediately. Within twenty minutes, the citrus fades, allowing a dry cinnamon and clean lavender to dominate the heart. It sits on a…
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, Bourbon or Opal?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Bourbon is rated 3.72/5 from 25 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes. Choose Bourbon for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Bourbon or Opal?
They last about the same: Opal 62/100, Bourbon 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Bourbon or Opal?
Projection is very close: Opal 55/100, Bourbon 54/100 for sillage.
Do Bourbon and Opal smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender and Cinnamon.
Is Bourbon or Opal better for summer or winter?
For summer, Opal is the stronger pick. For winter, Opal is the stronger pick. Bourbon suits evening wear; Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bourbon and Opal?
Bourbon has top notes of Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Iris and Tuberose, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Musk and Moss. 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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