Fragrance comparison

Ciel d'Opale vs Feel Freedom

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 223 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ciel d'Opale

Ann Gerard

3.83175 votes

Rank #17,360 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Feel Freedom

Angeline

3.4648 votes

Rank #54,697 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciel d'Opale takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ciel d'Opale
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Feel Freedom
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ciel d'Opale6/7

Feel Freedom1/7

Ratings & consensus: Ciel d'Opale
Community sentiment: Ciel d'Opale
Longevity: Ciel d'Opale
Sillage & projection: Ciel d'Opale
Value for money: Ciel d'Opale
Versatility: Feel Freedom
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ciel d'Opale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ciel d'OpaleAnn Gerard

Feel FreedomAngeline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.46/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 47%Had 34%Want 19%

Category winnerCiel d'OpaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

45%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

4%Love

56%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerCiel d'OpaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityCiel d'Opale

SillageCiel d'Opale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value44

Category winnerCiel d'OpaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

QuinceGalbanumBergamotLemonPepper

Heart

HoneysuckleCassiaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VetiverCedarGuaiac WoodSandalwoodAmberVanilla

Top

PepperLemon

Heart

SandalwoodCedar

Base

VanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Pepper, Cedar and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night6

Category winnerFeel FreedomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,360

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#54,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCiel d'OpaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ann Gerard Ciel d'Opale opens with a bright flash of Calabrian lemon, tart quince, and bitter galbanum, backed by a subtle pinch of Szechuan pepper. As the sharp green citrus settles, the heart turns into a creamy white floral blend dominated by honeysuckle, jasmine, and cassia buds. The base grounds the sweet blossom…

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Feel Freedom opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and tart lemon peel, cutting through the air before settling into a dry heart of cedar and creamy sandalwood. As the bright citrus fades, amber and vanilla emerge at the base, softening the woody edges with a dry, resinous warmth. The scent sits in the fres…

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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, Ciel d'Opale or Feel Freedom?

Ciel d'Opale takes 6 of 7 categories. Ciel d'Opale is rated 3.83/5 from 175 votes; Feel Freedom is rated 3.46/5 from 48 votes. Choose Ciel d'Opale for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Feel Freedom for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ciel d'Opale or Feel Freedom?

Ciel d'Opale lasts longest (Ciel d'Opale 61/100, Feel Freedom 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ciel d'Opale or Feel Freedom?

Ciel d'Opale projects furthest (Ciel d'Opale 58/100, Feel Freedom 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ciel d'Opale and Feel Freedom smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pepper, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Ciel d'Opale or Feel Freedom better for summer or winter?

For summer, Feel Freedom is the stronger pick. For winter, Feel Freedom is the stronger pick. Feel Freedom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ciel d'Opale and Feel Freedom?

Ciel d'Opale has top notes of Quince, Galbanum, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Cassia, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood. Feel Freedom has top notes of Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Vanilla and Amber.