Lima vs Noel Opaque Bulb
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
LimaChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Noel Opaque BulbChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Lima2/4
Noel Opaque Bulb2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Noel Opaque Bulb
- Sillage & projection
- Noel Opaque Bulb
- Value for money
- Lima
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lima
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LimaRaydanNoel Opaque BulbJinx SmellsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 36%Had 18%Want 45%
3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNoel Opaque Bulb
SillageNoel Opaque Bulb
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLimaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
earthy84%
woody77%
mossy69%
patchouli61%
amber100%
woody92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
sweet61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
FrankincensePink PepperMyrrh
Heart
PatchouliJasmineRose
Base
AmberMossMuskEarthy Notes
Top
Ylang-YlangPetitgrainCyclamenOrange
Heart
FrankincenseWhite RoseJasmineMyrrh
Base
Mysore SandalwoodNatural MuskVanillaOakmossLeatherVetiverMoss
InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Myrrh, Jasmine and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#56,141
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#70,262
PerfumerArthur Clay Emrick
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerLimaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLima by Raydan is a rich, unisex oriental floral that balances sharp resinous incense with earthy moss and patchouli. It is best suited for cooler weather when its warm, spicy amber profile can fully develop on the skin. This scent offers a grounding, moody experience that feels sophisticated for evening wear or intim…
Reviews →Noel Opaque Bulb by Jinx Smells blends bright holiday nostalgia with an earthy, vintage chypre backbone. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of sweet Valencia orange, tart petitgrain, and sunny ylang-ylang, giving off a crisp citrus snap with floral brightness. As the initial flash settles, rich frankincense and ea…
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, Lima or Noel Opaque Bulb?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lima is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Noel Opaque Bulb is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Lima for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Noel Opaque Bulb for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Which lasts longer, Lima or Noel Opaque Bulb?
Noel Opaque Bulb lasts longest (Noel Opaque Bulb 100/100, Lima 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lima or Noel Opaque Bulb?
Noel Opaque Bulb projects furthest (Noel Opaque Bulb 100/100, Lima 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lima and Noel Opaque Bulb smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Myrrh, Jasmine and Moss.
Is Lima or Noel Opaque Bulb better for summer or winter?
Lima suits daytime wear; Noel Opaque Bulb suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lima and Noel Opaque Bulb?
Lima has top notes of Frankincense, Pink Pepper and Myrrh, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Moss, Musk and Earthy Notes. Noel Opaque Bulb has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Petitgrain, Cyclamen and Orange, heart notes of Frankincense, White Rose, Jasmine and Myrrh, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Natural Musk, Vanilla and Oakmoss.
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