Fragrance comparison

Fearless vs Opal

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 102 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fearless

Ormonde Jayne

5.004 votes

Rank #18,393 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Opal

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3298 votes

Rank #20,280 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fearless takes 4 of 4 categories.

Fearless
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Opal
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Fearless4/4

Opal0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FearlessOrmonde Jayne

OpalBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

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 hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityFearless

SillageFearless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value13

Category winnerFearlessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

coffee69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronBlack PepperBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

RoseGeraniumJasmine

Base

MuskMossPatchouliVanilla Bean

Top

CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon

Heart

SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring55

Summer43

Fall95

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men32

Unisex33

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,393

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#20,280

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerFearlessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fearless is a spicy rose musk with saffron, black pepper and tart black currant giving the opening a bright, slightly sharp lift. The floral heart feels more aromatic than soft, with rose, geranium and jasmine over moss, patchouli, musk and a quiet vanilla bean warmth. It suits shoppers who like polished unisex floral…

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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 …

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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, Fearless or Opal?

Fearless takes 4 of 4 categories. Fearless is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes. Choose Fearless for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fearless or Opal?

Fearless lasts longest (Fearless 80/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fearless or Opal?

Fearless projects furthest (Fearless 75/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fearless and Opal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Fearless or Opal better for summer or winter?

Fearless suits day or night wear; Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fearless and Opal?

Fearless has top notes of Saffron, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Moss, Patchouli and Vanilla Bean. 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.