Gold Elixir vs Opal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gold Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories.
Gold ElixirChoose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
OpalChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gold Elixir5/5
Opal0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Gold Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gold Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Gold Elixir
- Value for money
- Gold Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gold Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gold ElixirOrmonde JayneOpalBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%
3.32/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%
Category winnerGold ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate65%Love
6%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
18%Hate
17 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
Category winners
LongevityGold Elixir
SillageGold Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGold ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
rose92%
patchouli84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
metallic61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
coffee69%
aromatic61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronBlack CurrantCalabrian bergamotBlack Pepper
Heart
JasmineRoseGeranium
Base
PatchouliMuskVanilla BeanMoss
Top
CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon
Heart
SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Calabrian bergamot, Black Pepper 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 seasonSpring78
Summer78
Fall78
Winter100
Day71
Night100
Spring55
Summer43
Fall95
Winter100
Day78
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#10,092
PerfumerLinda Pilkington
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#20,280
PerfumerJulie Lerendu
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerGold ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGold Elixir opens with a tart blackcurrant and geranium bite, quickly turning warmer as black pepper and saffron come forward. The floral heart is spicy rather than soft, with rose and jasmine sitting over patchouli, musk, moss and a light vanilla bean warmth. It suits someone who likes bold, sour-spicy florals with a…
Reviews →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 …
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, Gold Elixir or Opal?
Gold Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories. Gold Elixir is rated 4.12/5 from 44 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes. Choose Gold Elixir for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Gold Elixir or Opal?
Gold Elixir lasts longest (Gold Elixir 84/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gold Elixir or Opal?
Gold Elixir projects furthest (Gold Elixir 73/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gold Elixir and Opal smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Calabrian bergamot, Black Pepper and Rose.
Is Gold Elixir or Opal better for summer or winter?
Gold Elixir suits evening wear; Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gold Elixir and Opal?
Gold Elixir has top notes of Saffron, Black Currant, Calabrian bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla Bean and Moss. 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.
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