Fragrance comparison

Fabulous Rose vs Opal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fabulous Rose

Nino Amaddeo

3.9315 votes

Rank #39,596 RosePowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Opal

Byblos

5.001 votes

Rank #42,995 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fabulous Rose takes 3 of 3 categories.

Fabulous Rose
Choose it for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Opal
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fabulous Rose3/3

Opal0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fabulous RoseNino Amaddeo

OpalByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 48%Had 9%Want 42%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityFabulous Rose

SillageFabulous Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

iris69%

citrus61%

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseIrisJasmine Sambac

Base

VanillaCedarSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangeMarigoldMirabelle Plum

Heart

CedarRoseJasmine Sambac

Base

MuskPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Vanilla. 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

Summer44

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,596

PerfumerNino Amaddeo

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#42,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFabulous RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fabulous Rose opens with a bright splash of peach, mandarin orange, and bergamot before settling into a soft floral heart. Iris and jasmine sambac wrap around a clean rose, while sandalwood, cedar, patchouli, and vanilla ground the base. It balances fresh fruitiness with a creamy, powdery finish made for spring days a…

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Opal by Byblos is a woody, citrus-forward fragrance for women. It opens with the crisp brightness of mandarin orange and mirabelle plum before grounding itself in a heart of cedar and jasmine sambac. The dry-down relies on a steady blend of musk and patchouli, making it a reliable choice for casual office wear during …

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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, Fabulous Rose or Opal?

Fabulous Rose takes 3 of 3 categories. Fabulous Rose is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes; Opal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Fabulous Rose for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Opal for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fabulous Rose or Opal?

Fabulous Rose lasts longest (Fabulous Rose 67/100, Opal 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fabulous Rose or Opal?

Fabulous Rose projects furthest (Fabulous Rose 58/100, Opal 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fabulous Rose and Opal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Vanilla.

Is Fabulous Rose or Opal better for summer or winter?

Fabulous Rose suits daytime wear; Opal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fabulous Rose and Opal?

Fabulous Rose has top notes of Peach, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Iris and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Opal has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Marigold and Mirabelle Plum, heart notes of Cedar, Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla.