Fragrance comparison

Gyan vs La Fede Opera Noir L'Or

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 977 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gyan

Bvlgari

4.32955 votes

Rank #1,205 PatchouliWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

La Fede Opera Noir L'Or

Khadlaj Perfumes

4.3222 votes

Rank #20,535 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gyan takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gyan
Choose it for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
La Fede Opera Noir L'Or
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gyan4/5

La Fede Opera Noir L'Or1/5

Ratings & consensus: Gyan
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gyan
Sillage & projection: Gyan
Value for money: La Fede Opera Noir L'Or
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gyan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GyanBvlgari

La Fede Opera Noir L'OrKhadlaj Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 955 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 32%Had 4%Want 64%

Category winnerGyanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

22%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

761 votes

50%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityGyan

SillageGyan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value88

Category winnerLa Fede Opera Noir L'OrBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

white floral90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

balsamic60%

woody50%

amber100%

fruity92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

balsamic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliJasmine SambacIncense

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Blackcurrant Syrup

Heart

RoseNarcissusCyclamenJasmine Sambac

Base

CaramelAgarwoodOudIncensePatchouliBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring58

Summer25

Fall83

Winter100

Day90

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex26

Women5

Men4

Unisex35

Women61

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,205

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#20,535

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerGyanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gyan by Bvlgari is a polished patchouli, jasmine and incense fragrance with a formal, expensive feel. The patchouli reads smooth rather than dirty, with white floral brightness and a warm balsamic smoke underneath. It suits someone who wants a refined masculine floral woody scent with strong presence and long wear. S…

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La Fede Opera Noir L'Or is a dark, resinous floral fragrance from Khadlaj Perfumes. It centers on a thick blackcurrant syrup opening that fades into a complex heart of rose and jasmine. Anchored by heavy doses of oud, caramel, and incense, this 2024 release is a bold choice for evening wear during colder months. It su…

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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, Gyan or La Fede Opera Noir L'Or?

Gyan takes 4 of 5 categories. Gyan is rated 4.32/5 from 955 votes; La Fede Opera Noir L'Or is rated 4.32/5 from 22 votes. Choose Gyan for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose La Fede Opera Noir L'Or for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gyan or La Fede Opera Noir L'Or?

Gyan lasts longest (Gyan 77/100, La Fede Opera Noir L'Or 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gyan or La Fede Opera Noir L'Or?

Gyan projects furthest (Gyan 68/100, La Fede Opera Noir L'Or 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gyan and La Fede Opera Noir L'Or smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense.

Is Gyan or La Fede Opera Noir L'Or better for summer or winter?

La Fede Opera Noir L'Or suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gyan and La Fede Opera Noir L'Or?

Gyan features Patchouli, Jasmine Sambac and Incense. La Fede Opera Noir L'Or has top notes of Blackcurrant Syrup, heart notes of Rose, Narcissus, Cyclamen and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Caramel, Agarwood, Oud and Incense.