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Essence Of The Opera vs Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

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

Updated 152 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Essence Of The Opera

    Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

    Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Essence Of The Opera2/4
Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary
Sillage & projection
Essence Of The Opera
Value for money
Essence Of The Opera
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Essence Of The OperaThe Dua Brand
Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%
4.30/ 5 · 146 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

60%Love
23%Like
10%Ok
2%Dislike
5%Hate

146 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary

SillageEssence Of The Opera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value30
Category winnerEssence Of The OperaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
iris100%
powdery90%
woody80%
violet70%
earthy60%
amber50%
powdery100%
woody92%
amber84%
citrus77%
violet69%
balsamic61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
IrisCashmere WoodHeliotropeBenzoinYlang-YlangJasmineCoffeeMossImmortellePatchouliBergamotLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

Top
AldehydesBergamotOrangeGrapefruitLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
VioletPeachLabdanumHeliotropeChampacaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeranium
Base
IrisCashmirwoodVanillaMossCivetPatchouliBenzoinAmbrarome
InformationalShared notesIris, Heliotrope, Benzoin and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Essence Of The Opera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer41
Fall0
Winter90
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex25
Women25
Men24
Unisex56
Women20
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,511

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,435

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerRoja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th AnniversaryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Essence Of The Opera by The Dua Brand is a dense chypre floral extrait built around powdery iris, tart citrus, and a dark, resinous base. The opening brings an instant flash of lemon, bergamot, and aldehydes, sweetened lightly by hints of peach and black currant. Soon after, the scent thickens into an opulent bouquet …

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Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary opens with sparkling citrus and aldehydes, then turns quickly into a powdery peach, violet and vanilla composition with a soft mossy, woody base. It wears rich, textured and polished rather than sugary. This suits someone who enjoys elegant powder, plush florals and a slight…

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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, Essence Of The Opera or Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Essence Of The Opera is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary is rated 4.30/5 from 146 votes. Choose Essence Of The Opera for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Essence Of The Opera or Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary lasts longest (Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary 83/100, Essence Of The Opera 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essence Of The Opera or Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

Essence Of The Opera projects furthest (Essence Of The Opera 69/100, Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essence Of The Opera and Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and violet accords. Common notes include Iris, Heliotrope, Benzoin and Jasmine.

Is Essence Of The Opera or Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary better for summer or winter?

Essence Of The Opera suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essence Of The Opera and Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary?

Essence Of The Opera features Iris, Cashmere Wood, Heliotrope, Benzoin and Ylang-Ylang. Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Peach, Labdanum and Heliotrope, a base of Iris, Cashmirwood, Vanilla and Moss.

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