Fragrance comparison

L’Eau de Opale vs Renata

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

3 wins

L’Eau de Opale

Joan Vass

4.254 votes

Rank #44,623 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Renata

Ajmal

3.7020 votes

Rank #44,135 White FloralTuberose

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.
Renata
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

L’Eau de Opale3/4

Renata1/4

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: Renata

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L’Eau de OpaleJoan Vass

RenataAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

3.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 54%Had 14%Want 32%

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

25%Love

35%Like

25%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityL’Eau de Opale

SillageL’Eau de Opale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value83

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%

tuberose92%

musky84%

sweet77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both white floral, musky 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

Pink PepperYlang-YlangOrange

Heart

TuberoseOrchidJasmine Sambac

Base

MuskAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange, Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose and Amber. 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

Spring83

Summer100

Fall83

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#44,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRenataHigher 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…

Reviews →

Ajmal Renata is a white floral, tuberose-led scent with a bright, peppery citrus lift at the start. The heart leans creamy and lush, with ylang-ylang and jasmine-sambac nuances around the tuberose, then it settles into a musky amber base with a soft patchouli shadow. If you like sweet, slightly powdery florals that re…

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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 Renata?

L’Eau de Opale takes 3 of 4 categories. L’Eau de Opale is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Renata is rated 3.70/5 from 20 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 Renata for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L’Eau de Opale or Renata?

L’Eau de Opale lasts longest (L’Eau de Opale 73/100, Renata 65/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: L’Eau de Opale 65/100, Renata 64/100 for sillage.

Do L’Eau de Opale and Renata smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, musky and tuberose accords. Common notes include Orange, Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose and Amber.

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

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

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

L’Eau de Opale features Orange, Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose, Cinnamon Leaf and Amber. Renata has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orchid and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk, Amber and Patchouli.