Higher Energy vs Opera Command
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opera Command takes 3 of 4 categories.
Higher EnergyChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Opera CommandChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Higher Energy1/4
Opera Command3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Opera Command
- Sillage & projection
- Opera Command
- Value for money
- Opera Command
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Higher Energy
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Higher EnergyDiorOpera CommandThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 1,461 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
49%Like
7%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
1,461 votes
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpera Command
SillageOpera Command
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOpera CommandBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
green61%
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
mossy69%
earthy61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Juniper BerriesPineappleGrapefruitMelonMint
Heart
PepperNutmegIncense
Base
CedarVetiverOakmossSandalwoodMuskLabdanum
Top
GrapefruitCarnationMayflower
Heart
LabdanumVetiverSandalwood
Base
Gaiac WoodPink PepperOakmossBlack PepperGalbanumCedarNutmegCelery
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Nutmeg, Cedar and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
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#3,700
PerfumerCarlos Viñals, Natalie Gracia-Cetto
Launched2003
Reviews89
Overall rank#67,389
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHigher EnergyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHigher Energy by Dior opens with an invigorating splash of chilled ruby grapefruit, sweet honeydew melon, and crushed juniper berries that instantly cuts through warm morning air. Within minutes, crisp garden mint and a subtle touch of tangy pineapple join the mix, giving the scent a bright, uplifting freshness like a…
Reviews →Opera Command opens with sharp grapefruit and spice, then settles into a dry woody core with vetiver, sandalwood, oakmoss, and resinous labdanum. It reads green, aromatic, and textured rather than sweet. This looks best suited to wearers who enjoy brisk woody fragrances with a mossy, slightly old-school edge. Sample …
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, Higher Energy or Opera Command?
Opera Command takes 3 of 4 categories. Higher Energy is rated 4.04/5 from 1,461 votes; Opera Command is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Higher Energy for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Opera Command for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Higher Energy or Opera Command?
Opera Command lasts longest (Opera Command 80/100, Higher Energy 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Higher Energy or Opera Command?
Opera Command projects furthest (Opera Command 75/100, Higher Energy 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Higher Energy and Opera Command smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Nutmeg, Cedar and Vetiver.
Is Higher Energy or Opera Command better for summer or winter?
Opera Command suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Higher Energy and Opera Command?
Higher Energy has top notes of Juniper Berries, Pineapple, Grapefruit and Melon, heart notes of Pepper, Nutmeg and Incense, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. Opera Command has top notes of Grapefruit, Carnation and Mayflower, heart notes of Labdanum, Vetiver and Sandalwood, a base of Gaiac Wood, Pink Pepper, Oakmoss and Black Pepper.
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