Fragrance comparison

Egoiste vs Opuluxe

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 7,161 ratings analysed

4 wins

Egoiste

Chanel

4.227,119 votes

Rank #25,715 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Opuluxe

Pana Dora

4.0042 votes

Rank #31,659 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Egoiste takes 4 of 7 categories.

Egoiste
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Opuluxe
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Egoiste4/7

Opuluxe3/7

Ratings & consensus: Egoiste
Community sentiment: Egoiste
Longevity: Opuluxe
Sillage & projection: Opuluxe
Value for money: Egoiste
Versatility: Opuluxe
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Egoiste

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EgoisteChanel

OpuluxePana Dora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 7,119 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

Category winnerEgoisteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

7,119 votes

48%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerEgoisteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOpuluxe

SillageOpuluxe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value41

Category winnerEgoisteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

cinnamon84%

rose77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Brazilian RosewoodCorianderSicilian MandarinMahogany

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonDamask RoseCarnation

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodTobaccoVanillaLeatherAmberAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

SaffronBrazilian RosewoodBasilMyrrhClary SageCorianderVetiver

Heart

CinnamonOsmanthusCarnationThyme

Base

SandalwoodMineral notesMuskSuedeTimurCastoreumBenzoinOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBrazilian Rosewood, Coriander, Cinnamon and Carnation. Durations are only published for Egoiste, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day74

Night100

Spring85

Summer15

Fall90

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerOpuluxeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex16

Women2

Men58

Unisex38

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,715

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,659

PerfumerIbrahim Al Zoabi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEgoisteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Egoiste is a bold woody fragrance for men that balances dry spices with rich woods. The scent opens with a burst of Brazilian rosewood, sharp coriander, and a slice of tart Sicilian mandarin. Within fifteen minutes, the heart takes over with warm cinnamon, peppery carnation, and a dark Damask rose that smells v…

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Opuluxe hits skin with an intense burst of bitter saffron, camphoraceous basil, and resinous myrrh before settling into a dense herbal spine. Ibrahim Al Zoabi constructs a heavy, aromatic opening that feels raw and medicinal, anchored by clary sage and sharp coriander. As the initial heat calms down, a dusty cinnamon …

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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, Egoiste or Opuluxe?

Egoiste takes 4 of 7 categories. Egoiste is rated 4.22/5 from 7,119 votes; Opuluxe is rated 4.00/5 from 42 votes. Choose Egoiste for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Opuluxe for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Egoiste or Opuluxe?

Opuluxe lasts longest (Opuluxe 78/100, Egoiste 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Egoiste or Opuluxe?

Opuluxe projects furthest (Opuluxe 69/100, Egoiste 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Egoiste and Opuluxe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Coriander, Cinnamon and Carnation.

Is Egoiste or Opuluxe better for summer or winter?

For summer, Egoiste is the stronger pick. For winter, Egoiste is the stronger pick. Egoiste suits evening wear; Opuluxe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Egoiste and Opuluxe?

Egoiste has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Coriander, Sicilian Mandarin and Mahogany, heart notes of Cinnamon, Damask Rose and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vanilla and Leather. Opuluxe has top notes of Saffron, Brazilian Rosewood, Basil and Myrrh, heart notes of Cinnamon, Osmanthus, Carnation and Thyme, a base of Sandalwood, Mineral notes, Musk and Suede.