L’Etrog vs Ophir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
L’EtrogChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer.
OphirChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L’Etrog3/7
Ophir3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L’Etrog
- Community sentiment
- L’Etrog
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- L’Etrog
- Value for money
- Ophir
- Versatility
- Ophir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ophir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L’EtrogArquisteOphirBlackbirdWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 142 votes
Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%
3.70/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%
Category winnerL’EtrogRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
51%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
142 votes
15%Love
52%Like
21%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
71 votes
Category winnerL’EtrogMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageL’Etrog
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOphirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
sweet77%
green69%
fresh61%
woody100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
amber48%
warm spicy30%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
CitronDatesPalm LeafMyrtleVetiverWoody Notes
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
SandalwoodCedarVetiverWoody NotesCypress LeafOlibanumOpoponaxBay LeafSaffronGuaiac WoodHazelnutPistachio
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesVetiver and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer100
Fall45
Winter12
Day–
Night–
Spring56
Summer15
Fall100
Winter81
Day100
Night–
Category winnerOphirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,012
PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux, Yann Vasnier
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#19,327
PerfumerAaron Way
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerOphirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL’Etrog opens with a thick burst of Calabrian citron that smells sour, zesty, and pleasantly bitter rather than like lemon candy. Green myrtle and snappy palm leaf keep the top notes vegetal and crisp before the heart softens into the sticky sweetness of date fruit. As the citrus settles, dry vetiver and weathered woo…
Reviews →Blackbird Ophir opens with a sharp flash of green myrtle and cypress leaf before settling into a warm, creamy core of sandalwood and cedar. Nutmeg and pistachio lend a dry, savory richness rather than sugary sweetness. It wears close to the skin, making it a quiet choice for crisp autumn afternoons in an office or gal…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, L’Etrog or Ophir?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. L’Etrog is rated 4.06/5 from 142 votes; Ophir is rated 3.70/5 from 71 votes. Choose L’Etrog for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer. Choose Ophir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L’Etrog or Ophir?
They last about the same: L’Etrog 61/100, Ophir 61/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, L’Etrog or Ophir?
L’Etrog projects furthest (L’Etrog 58/100, Ophir 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L’Etrog and Ophir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver and Woody Notes.
Is L’Etrog or Ophir better for summer or winter?
For summer, L’Etrog is the stronger pick. For winter, Ophir is the stronger pick. Ophir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L’Etrog and Ophir?
L’Etrog features Citron, Dates, Palm Leaf, Myrtle and Vetiver. Ophir features Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver, Woody Notes and Cypress Leaf.
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