Fragrance comparison

L’Eau de Opale vs Prowl

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

L’Eau de Opale

Joan Vass

4.254 votes

Rank #44,623 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Prowl

Neil Morris

3.899 votes

Rank #40,058 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prowl takes 2 of 3 categories.

L’Eau de Opale
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Prowl
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

L’Eau de Opale1/3

Prowl2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L’Eau de OpaleJoan Vass

ProwlNeil Morris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 5%Want 76%

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

56%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageProwl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

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%

white floral100%

musky92%

animalic84%

yellow floral77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral and musky

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

Black PepperGreen Tea

Heart

HoneysuckleYlang-YlangNight blooming CereusJasmine SambacTuberose

Base

CivetOakmossMuskPatchouliAmberVanilla

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

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#40,058

PerfumerNeil Morris

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerProwlHigher 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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Prowl opens with a sharp hit of black pepper and tea, then settles into dense white florals, creamy ylang-ylang, tuberose, and a sweet, musky base. On skin it can feel sultry, powdery, and distinctly dirty. This suits wearers who enjoy animalic florals more than fresh blossoms. It reads bold, intimate, and a little ol…

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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 Prowl?

Prowl takes 2 of 3 categories. L’Eau de Opale is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Prowl is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose L’Eau de Opale for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Prowl for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which projects more, L’Eau de Opale or Prowl?

Prowl projects furthest (Prowl 83/100, L’Eau de Opale 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’Eau de Opale and Prowl smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and musky accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose, Amber and Musk.

Is L’Eau de Opale or Prowl better for summer or winter?

L’Eau de Opale suits daytime wear; Prowl suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Eau de Opale and Prowl?

L’Eau de Opale features Orange, Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose, Cinnamon Leaf and Amber. Prowl has top notes of Black Pepper and Green Tea, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Ylang-Ylang, Night blooming Cereus and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli.