First Gentleman vs Opera
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opera takes 4 of 5 categories.
First GentlemanChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
OperaChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
First Gentleman1/5
Opera4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Opera
- Sillage & projection
- Opera
- Value for money
- First Gentleman
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Opera
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opera
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
First GentlemanThe Dua BrandOperaSospiro PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 86%Had 0%Want 14%
4.03/ 5 · 631 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
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
46%Love
32%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
631 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpera
SillageOpera
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFirst GentlemanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
sweet92%
fresh spicy84%
yellow floral77%
fruity69%
animalic61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Lily of the ValleyMandarin OrangeVirginian CedarYlang-YlangSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropeGrapefruitArtemisiaCardamomVanillaJasmine
No top / heart / base split published
Top15-30 mins
Fruity NotesTurkish Rose
Heart2-4 hrs
NutmegYlang-YlangAmbergrisLeather
Base8-12+ hrs
PatchouliVanillaMuskVetiverVirginian Cedar
Category winnerOperaLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring67
Summer48
Fall0
Winter100
Day53
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#69,271
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,714
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews36
Category winnerOperaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst Gentleman by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around a complex blend of bright citrus, dry spices, rich florals, and smooth woods. It opens with a crisp burst of lime, grapefruit, and mandarin orange that quickly meets the dry warmth of cardamom, nutmeg, and caraway. As the initial sharpness settles, …
Reviews →Opera by Sospiro Perfumes is a lush, head-turning blend of sweet spiced fruits, velvety rose, and rich woods. Right out of the atomizer, it hits with a burst of dark candied berries and Turkish rose, quickly supported by creamy ylang-ylang and warm nutmeg. As the scent settles, smooth leather, earthy patchouli, and Vi…
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, First Gentleman or Opera?
Opera takes 4 of 5 categories. First Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Opera is rated 4.03/5 from 631 votes. Choose First Gentleman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Opera for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, First Gentleman or Opera?
Opera lasts longest (Opera 81/100, First Gentleman 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Gentleman or Opera?
Opera projects furthest (Opera 78/100, First Gentleman 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Gentleman and Opera smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Virginian Cedar, Ylang-Ylang and Vanilla.
Is First Gentleman or Opera better for summer or winter?
First Gentleman suits day or night wear; Opera suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Gentleman and Opera?
First Gentleman features Lily of the Valley, Mandarin Orange, Virginian Cedar, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. Opera has top notes of Fruity Notes and Turkish Rose, heart notes of Nutmeg, Ylang-Ylang, Ambergris and Leather, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Musk and Vetiver.
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