Gate 17 vs Opal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gate 17 takes 1 of 1 categories.
Gate 17Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
OpalChoose it for a woody and amber character.
Gate 171/1
Opal0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gate 17
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gate 17MorphOpalLouzanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
38%Like
15%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
103 votes
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
iris92%
musky84%
woody77%
floral69%
beeswax61%
woody100%
amber92%
earthy84%
aromatic77%
iris69%
patchouli61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and iris
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BeeswaxFloral NotesBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisMuskMarine notesCashmere WoodAmber
Base6-8 hrs
VanillaVetiver
Top
Pink PepperBergamot
Heart
Cashmere WoodPatchouliIris
Base
Tonka BeanVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Cashmere Wood and Amber. Durations are only published for Gate 17, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer63
Fall81
Winter63
Day100
Night64
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,916
PerfumerChristian Carbonnel
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#75,916
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGate 17Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGate 17 by Morph opens with a sunny splash of bergamot wrapped in golden, waxy beeswax and soft floral petals. As it settles on your skin, a velvety iris note takes center stage alongside cashmere wood, gentle musk, and a subtle hint of salty sea air. The drydown turns into a comforting mix of smooth vanilla and earth…
Reviews →Opal by Louzan is a woody-spicy fragrance for those seeking balance between sharp citrus and smooth, grounded woods. The opening pairs bright bergamot with a pinch of pink pepper, while the heart introduces warm cashmere wood and iris. It finishes with a steady base of vetiver and amber, creating a scent that fits off…
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.
Do Gate 17 and Opal smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and iris accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Cashmere Wood and Amber.
Is Gate 17 or Opal better for summer or winter?
Gate 17 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gate 17 and Opal?
Gate 17 has top notes of Beeswax, Floral Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Musk, Marine notes and Cashmere Wood, a base of Vanilla and Vetiver. Opal has top notes of Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Iris, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Amber.
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