Fragrance comparison

L’Eau de Opale vs SYMPHONIE 4

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

4 wins

L’Eau de Opale

Joan Vass

4.254 votes

Rank #44,623 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

SYMPHONIE 4

Viorica Cosmetics

4.002 votes

Rank #57,890 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Eau de Opale takes 4 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.
SYMPHONIE 4
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

L’Eau de Opale4/4

SYMPHONIE 40/4

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: L’Eau de Opale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L’Eau de OpaleJoan Vass

SYMPHONIE 4Viorica Cosmetics

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityL’Eau de Opale

SillageL’Eau de Opale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

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%

woody100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral, warm spicy and amber

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

BergamotAlmondCoffee

Heart

Orange BlossomBulgarian RoseJasmine SambacTuberoseIris

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCinnamonVanillaCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Tuberose, Amber and Vanilla. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,890

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL’Eau de OpaleHigher 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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Viorica Cosmetics Symphonie 4 offers an unexpected contrast of dark coffee, smooth almond, and sweet hazelnut cocoa spread against a woody background. Designed for women who appreciate rich gourmand notes, this scent wraps the wearer in warm spices and soft florals. It is a cozy selection suited for cooler autumn days…

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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 SYMPHONIE 4?

L’Eau de Opale takes 4 of 4 categories. L’Eau de Opale is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; SYMPHONIE 4 is rated 4.00/5 from 2 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 SYMPHONIE 4 for a woody and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L’Eau de Opale or SYMPHONIE 4?

L’Eau de Opale lasts longest (L’Eau de Opale 73/100, SYMPHONIE 4 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L’Eau de Opale or SYMPHONIE 4?

L’Eau de Opale projects furthest (L’Eau de Opale 65/100, SYMPHONIE 4 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’Eau de Opale and SYMPHONIE 4 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose, Amber and Vanilla.

Is L’Eau de Opale or SYMPHONIE 4 better for summer or winter?

L’Eau de Opale suits daytime wear; SYMPHONIE 4 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Eau de Opale and SYMPHONIE 4?

L’Eau de Opale features Orange, Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose, Cinnamon Leaf and Amber. SYMPHONIE 4 has top notes of Bergamot, Almond and Coffee, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Tuberose, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.