Fragrance comparison

Judith vs Ophelia

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

Judith

Judith Muller

3.6712 votes

Rank #43,295 WoodyAmber

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Ophelia

Manuel Attardi

3.6213 votes

Rank #45,847 AromaticMarine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Judith takes 3 of 5 categories.

Judith
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ophelia
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Judith3/5

Ophelia2/5

Ratings & consensus: Judith
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ophelia
Sillage & projection: Ophelia
Value for money: Judith
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Judith

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JudithJudith Muller

OpheliaManuel Attardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

Category winnerJudithRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

46%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

23%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityOphelia

SillageOphelia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerJudithBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

floral84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

marine92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesFruity NotesHyacinthBergamotLemonOrange

Heart

CarnationJasmineRoseOrris RootCyclamenOrchidYlang-Ylang

Base

CedarAmberOakmossMuskBenzoinSandalwoodCaramelCinnamon

Top20-30 mins

Aquatic notesFennelLavenderPalisander RosewoodRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesNarcissusJasmineHyacinthCarnationRoseOrchid

Base6-8+ hrs

SeaweedOrris RootPatchouliImmortelleSandalwood

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Carnation, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Ophelia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer71

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men9

Unisex36

Women55

Casual 37%Work 30%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,295

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#45,847

PerfumerManuel Attardi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerJudithHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Judith by Judith Muller is a complex floral-woody fragrance launched in 1975. This vintage scent opens with sharp, bracing aldehydes paired with citrus and hyacinth. On the skin, it transforms into a creamy, resinous blend featuring jasmine, orris root, and ylang-ylang. It performs beautifully in spring and autumn, of…

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Ophelia by Manuel Attardi is a brackish botanical scent that smells like a cold English riverbank in late spring. It is strange. Crushed fennel and bitter rosemary hit the nose first, accompanied by a sharp aquatic rush that feels like chilled river water rather than a tropical beach. Within minutes, the green herbal …

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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, Judith or Ophelia?

Judith takes 3 of 5 categories. Judith is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Ophelia is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes. Choose Judith for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ophelia for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Judith or Ophelia?

Ophelia lasts longest (Ophelia 64/100, Judith 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Judith or Ophelia?

Ophelia projects furthest (Ophelia 53/100, Judith 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Judith and Ophelia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Carnation, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Judith or Ophelia better for summer or winter?

Judith suits evening wear; Ophelia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Judith and Ophelia?

Judith has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Hyacinth and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Cedar, Amber, Oakmoss and Musk. Ophelia has top notes of Aquatic notes, Fennel, Lavender and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Water Notes, Narcissus, Jasmine and Hyacinth, a base of Seaweed, Orris Root, Patchouli and Immortelle.