Fragrance comparison

Lotus vs Opuluxe

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

Lotus

Mundus

5.001 votes

Rank #66,926 FruityCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Opuluxe

Pana Dora

4.0042 votes

Rank #31,053 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opuluxe takes 1 of 1 categories.

Lotus
Choose it for a fruity and caramel character.
Opuluxe
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Lotus0/1

Opuluxe1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LotusMundus

OpuluxePana Dora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.00/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

48%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value41

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

caramel92%

leather84%

floral77%

ozonic69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CranberryViolet LeafCassiaBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

FrangipaniCedarCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

SuedeCaramelBenzoinPatchouliVetiverVanilla

Top

SaffronBrazilian RosewoodBasilMyrrhClary SageCorianderVetiver

Heart

CinnamonOsmanthusCarnationThyme

Base

SandalwoodMineral notesMuskSuedeTimurCastoreumBenzoinOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBasil, Cinnamon, Suede and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Lotus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day71

Night100

Spring85

Summer15

Fall90

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 17%

Men58

Unisex38

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,053

PerfumerIbrahim Al Zoabi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOpuluxeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lotus by Mundus takes an unusual detour from typical floral names. It hits the skin with an instant snap of tart cranberry and crushed basil before violet leaf adds a clean, watery green sharpness. You immediately notice the contrast. Within fifteen minutes, warm cinnamon and solar frangipani push through, softening t…

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Opuluxe hits skin with an intense burst of bitter saffron, camphoraceous basil, and resinous myrrh before settling into a dense herbal spine. Ibrahim Al Zoabi constructs a heavy, aromatic opening that feels raw and medicinal, anchored by clary sage and sharp coriander. As the initial heat calms down, a dusty cinnamon …

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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, Lotus or Opuluxe?

Opuluxe takes 1 of 1 categories. Lotus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Opuluxe is rated 4.00/5 from 42 votes. Choose Lotus for a fruity and caramel character. Choose Opuluxe for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Do Lotus and Opuluxe smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather accords. Common notes include Basil, Cinnamon, Suede and Benzoin.

Is Lotus or Opuluxe better for summer or winter?

Lotus suits evening wear; Opuluxe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lotus and Opuluxe?

Lotus has top notes of Cranberry, Violet Leaf, Cassia and Basil, heart notes of Frangipani, Cedar and Cinnamon, a base of Suede, Caramel, Benzoin and Patchouli. Opuluxe has top notes of Saffron, Brazilian Rosewood, Basil and Myrrh, heart notes of Cinnamon, Osmanthus, Carnation and Thyme, a base of Sandalwood, Mineral notes, Musk and Suede.