Fragrance comparison

Lady Rose Bloom vs Opal

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 106 ratings analysed

Lady Rose Bloom

Laverne

2.888 votes

Rank #25,350 FruityCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Opal

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3298 votes

Rank #20,310 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Lady Rose Bloom
Choose it for a fruity and cacao character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Opal
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Lady Rose Bloom2/4

Opal2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Opal
Sillage & projection: Lady Rose Bloom
Value for money: Lady Rose Bloom
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lady Rose BloomLaverne

OpalBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

3.32/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

40%Love

18%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

29%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate47

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityOpal

SillageLady Rose Bloom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value13

Category winnerLady Rose BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

cacao90%

rose80%

warm spicy70%

musky60%

sweet50%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

coffee69%

aromatic61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BlackcurrantSaffronPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

BlackberryBulgarian RoseCoffee

Base6-8+ hrs

CocoaMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon

Heart

SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Bulgarian Rose, Coffee and Cocoa. Durations are only published for Lady Rose Bloom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring55

Summer43

Fall95

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men32

Unisex33

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,350

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#20,310

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lady Rose Bloom by Laverne takes the classic idea of a romantic rose and drenches it in dark berries and powdered chocolate. The first spray greets you with tangy blackcurrant and crushed pink pepper before unfolding into a rich heart of velvety Bulgarian rose and warm coffee. As it settles onto your skin, creamy coco…

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Opal by Boadicea the Victorious is a dark unisex fragrance built around contrasting cold and warm elements. The scent opens with sharp black pepper, dark roasted coffee, fresh bergamot, bay leaf, and a distinct metallic edge. As the initial sharpness fades, smooth suede, earthy orris root, cocoa, and clary sage bring …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lady Rose Bloom or Opal?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lady Rose Bloom is rated 2.88/5 from 8 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes. Choose Lady Rose Bloom for a fruity and cacao character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lady Rose Bloom or Opal?

Opal lasts longest (Opal 62/100, Lady Rose Bloom 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lady Rose Bloom or Opal?

Lady Rose Bloom projects furthest (Lady Rose Bloom 58/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lady Rose Bloom and Opal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bulgarian Rose, Coffee and Cocoa.

Is Lady Rose Bloom or Opal better for summer or winter?

Lady Rose Bloom suits evening wear; Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lady Rose Bloom and Opal?

Lady Rose Bloom has top notes of Blackcurrant, Saffron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Blackberry, Bulgarian Rose and Coffee, a base of Cocoa, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Opal has top notes of Coffee, Black Pepper, Metallic notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Suede, Orris, Cocoa and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Moss.