Fragrance comparison

Carrera Master vs Opulent Shaik Classic No 77

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 739 ratings analysed

Carrera Master

Carrera

3.7218 votes

Rank #43,972 CitrusFresh Spicy

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70%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Opulent Shaik Classic No 77

Shaik

4.17721 votes

Rank #3,154 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opulent Shaik Classic No 77 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Carrera Master
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Opulent Shaik Classic No 77
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Carrera Master1/5

Opulent Shaik Classic No 774/5

Ratings & consensus: Opulent Shaik Classic No 77
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Opulent Shaik Classic No 77
Sillage & projection: Opulent Shaik Classic No 77
Value for money: Carrera Master
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opulent Shaik Classic No 77

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carrera MasterCarrera

Opulent Shaik Classic No 77Shaik

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%

4.17/ 5 · 721 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerOpulent Shaik Classic No 77Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

44%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

48%Love

32%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

721 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityOpulent Shaik Classic No 77

SillageOpulent Shaik Classic No 77

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value33

Category winnerCarrera MasterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

lavender58%

woody44%

powdery30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonEucalyptus

Heart

LavenderGeraniumCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodCedarMusk

Top

LavenderBergamotLemonBasil

Heart

AppleCinnamonClovesGeranium

Base

MuskOakmossPatchouliVanillaCedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer78

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

Men80

Unisex18

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,972

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#3,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerOpulent Shaik Classic No 77Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carrera Master opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and crisp lemon, backed by an immediate hit of cool eucalyptus. Within ten minutes, aromatic lavender and spicy geranium take over the center, softening the initial tartness into a clean barbershop lather. Cinnamon adds a dry kick before the scent settles into a ceda…

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Opulent Shaik Classic No 77 matches crisp apple with warm cinnamon, cutting through cool autumn air. This fragrance opens with bright bergamot and settles into a heavy, spiced lavender base. It suits formal evening wear during the cooler transitions of spring and autumn, offering a clean, traditional masculine presenc…

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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, Carrera Master or Opulent Shaik Classic No 77?

Opulent Shaik Classic No 77 takes 4 of 5 categories. Carrera Master is rated 3.72/5 from 18 votes; Opulent Shaik Classic No 77 is rated 4.17/5 from 721 votes. Choose Carrera Master for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Opulent Shaik Classic No 77 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Carrera Master or Opulent Shaik Classic No 77?

Opulent Shaik Classic No 77 lasts longest (Opulent Shaik Classic No 77 76/100, Carrera Master 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carrera Master or Opulent Shaik Classic No 77?

Opulent Shaik Classic No 77 projects furthest (Opulent Shaik Classic No 77 70/100, Carrera Master 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carrera Master and Opulent Shaik Classic No 77 smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Carrera Master or Opulent Shaik Classic No 77 better for summer or winter?

Carrera Master suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carrera Master and Opulent Shaik Classic No 77?

Carrera Master has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. Opulent Shaik Classic No 77 has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Apple, Cinnamon, Cloves and Geranium, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Vanilla.