Fragrance comparison

L’Eau de Opale vs Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 205 ratings analysed

3 wins

L’Eau de Opale

Joan Vass

4.254 votes

Rank #44,623 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum

Badgley Mischka

3.54201 votes

Rank #10,043 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Eau de Opale takes 3 of 4 categories.

L’Eau de Opale
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

L’Eau de Opale3/4

Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L’Eau de Opale
Sillage & projection: L’Eau de Opale
Value for money: L’Eau de Opale
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L’Eau de OpaleJoan Vass

Badgley Mischka Eau de ParfumBadgley Mischka

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

3.54/ 5 · 201 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

18%Love

41%Like

27%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

118 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityL’Eau de Opale

SillageL’Eau de Opale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value55

Category winnerL’Eau de OpaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

musky84%

amber77%

tuberose69%

warm spicy61%

floral100%

white floral90%

fresh80%

citrus70%

powdery60%

tuberose50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OrangeJasmine SambacTuberoseCinnamon LeafAmberMuskPink PepperVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NeroliPear BlossomIrisPink Pepper

Heart

PeonyMagnoliaTuberoseJasmineJasmine SambacOsmanthus

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberCoconut

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Tuberose, Amber and Musk. Durations are only published for L’Eau de Opale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer73

Fall32

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 18%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,043

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerBadgley Mischka Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’Eau de Opale by Joan Vass surprises you right from the first mist. It hits with crisp jasmine sambac and creamy tuberose rather than a standard citrus burst. Expect an initial soapiness. Within thirty minutes, bright orange flesh and sparkling pink pepper break through the heavy petals. Warm amber, clean musk, and s…

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Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum is a clean, airy floral blend that centers on magnolia and peony. Launched in 2018, it offers a gentle, unobtrusive scent profile suited for professional environments or casual spring days. While it features a base of sandalwood and musk, it remains light and transparent on the skin, prov…

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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, L’Eau de Opale or Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum?

L’Eau de Opale takes 3 of 4 categories. L’Eau de Opale is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum is rated 3.54/5 from 201 votes. Choose L’Eau de Opale for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L’Eau de Opale or Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum?

L’Eau de Opale lasts longest (L’Eau de Opale 73/100, Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L’Eau de Opale or Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum?

L’Eau de Opale projects furthest (L’Eau de Opale 65/100, Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’Eau de Opale and Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and tuberose accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose, Amber and Musk.

Is L’Eau de Opale or Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

L’Eau de Opale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Eau de Opale and Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum?

L’Eau de Opale features Orange, Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose, Cinnamon Leaf and Amber. Badgley Mischka Eau de Parfum has top notes of Neroli, Pear Blossom, Iris and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Peony, Magnolia, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Coconut.