Cordovan Oud vs Opal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opal takes 3 of 4 categories.
Cordovan OudChoose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, 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.
Cordovan Oud1/4
Opal3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Opal
- Sillage & projection
- Opal
- Value for money
- Cordovan Oud
- 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
Cordovan OudL'Atelier ParfumOpalBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%
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 hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · 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
LongevityOpal
SillageOpal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCordovan OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
woody90%
oud80%
powdery70%
musky60%
cacao50%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
coffee69%
aromatic61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
CinnamonAppleSaffron
Heart2-4 hrs
LeatherSuedeOudPapyrusCocoaIncenseIrisRose
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarwoodMuskPatchouliOpoponaxMoss
Top
CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon
Heart
SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Saffron, Suede and Cocoa. Durations are only published for Cordovan Oud, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day50
Night100
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#66,502
PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#20,280
PerfumerJulie Lerendu
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCordovan Oud by L'Atelier Parfum is a plush, approachable leather scent that strips away the harsh petrol bite often found in dark wood perfumes. The opening brings a crisp crunch of red apple dusted with warm cinnamon and bittersweet saffron. As it settles, smooth suede and gentle oud emerge alongside a dusting of dr…
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, Cordovan Oud or Opal?
Opal takes 3 of 4 categories. Cordovan Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes. Choose Cordovan Oud for a leather and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, 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, Cordovan Oud or Opal?
They last about the same: Opal 62/100, Cordovan Oud 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Cordovan Oud or Opal?
Opal projects furthest (Opal 55/100, Cordovan Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cordovan Oud and Opal smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Saffron, Suede and Cocoa.
Is Cordovan Oud or Opal better for summer or winter?
Cordovan Oud suits evening wear; Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cordovan Oud and Opal?
Cordovan Oud has top notes of Cinnamon, Apple and Saffron, heart notes of Leather, Suede, Oud and Papyrus, a base of Cedarwood, Musk, Patchouli and Opoponax. 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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