Fragrance comparison

Grassland Opera vs Mila Schön (Original)

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 130 ratings analysed

Grassland Opera

Future Society

3.7170 votes

Rank #16,289 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Mila Schön (Original)

Mila Schön

4.3260 votes

Rank #27,021 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mila Schön (Original) takes 5 of 7 categories.

Grassland Opera
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mila Schön (Original)
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Grassland Opera2/7

Mila Schön (Original)5/7

Ratings & consensus: Mila Schön (Original)
Community sentiment: Mila Schön (Original)
Longevity: Mila Schön (Original)
Sillage & projection: Mila Schön (Original)
Value for money: Mila Schön (Original)
Versatility: Grassland Opera
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Grassland Opera

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Grassland OperaFuture Society

Mila Schön (Original)Mila Schön

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

4.32/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

Category winnerMila Schön (Original)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

41%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

70 votes

60%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerMila Schön (Original)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMila Schön (Original)

SillageMila Schön (Original)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMila Schön (Original)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

oud83%

warm spicy74%

green65%

citrus56%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

mossy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Clary SageBergamotFig LeafGinger

Heart2-3 hrs

MimosaJasmineYlang Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

AkigalawoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliSandalwoodAmbrofix™

Top

PeachBig StrawberryBergamotCorianderNeroliMandarinPlumGalbanum

Heart

CarnationCloveRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang YlangVioletBlackcurrant

Base

oak mossMuskSandalwoodPatchouliStyraxAmbergrisCastoreumCivet

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Grassland Opera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall62

Winter17

Day100

Night32

Spring59

Summer29

Fall100

Winter65

Day83

Night100

Category winnerGrassland OperaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex61

Women33

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

Men8

Unisex50

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,289

PerfumerOlivia Jan

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#27,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGrassland OperaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grassland Opera opens with an aromatic crackle of dry clary sage and tart bergamot. The freshness is immediate. Sliced ginger and green fig leaf quickly slice through the initial alcohol lift, establishing an earthy, sun-baked pasture profile rather than a damp lawn. Within twenty minutes, sweet mimosa and smooth jasm…

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Mila Schön (Original) is a bold 1981 oriental woody fragrance with ripe peach and strawberry over spicy florals, moss, musk, woods and resin. It has a vintage shape, but the fruit and carnation-clove warmth keep it lively rather than dusty. Expect a rich, spicy, mossy scent with noticeable presence. It is best for peo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Grassland Opera or Mila Schön (Original)?

Mila Schön (Original) takes 5 of 7 categories. Grassland Opera is rated 3.71/5 from 70 votes; Mila Schön (Original) is rated 4.32/5 from 60 votes. Choose Grassland Opera for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mila Schön (Original) for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Grassland Opera or Mila Schön (Original)?

Mila Schön (Original) lasts longest (Mila Schön (Original) 78/100, Grassland Opera 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grassland Opera or Mila Schön (Original)?

Mila Schön (Original) projects furthest (Mila Schön (Original) 72/100, Grassland Opera 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grassland Opera and Mila Schön (Original) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang and Patchouli.

Is Grassland Opera or Mila Schön (Original) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Grassland Opera is the stronger pick. For winter, Mila Schön (Original) is the stronger pick. Grassland Opera suits daytime wear; Mila Schön (Original) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grassland Opera and Mila Schön (Original)?

Grassland Opera has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot, Fig Leaf and Ginger, heart notes of Mimosa, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang, a base of Akigalawood, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Mila Schön (Original) has top notes of Peach, Big Strawberry, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Carnation, Clove, Rose and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.