Fragrance comparison

Madly in Love vs Opera

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Madly in Love

Sawalef

5.002 votes

Rank #47,770 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Opera

Milestone Perfumes

3.805 votes

Rank #63,109 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madly in Love takes 3 of 4 categories.

Madly in Love
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Opera
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Madly in Love3/4

Opera0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Madly in LoveSawalef

OperaMilestone Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 67%Had 14%Want 19%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMadly in Love

SillageMadly in Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

woody100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

musky77%

yellow floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotLitchiNutmeg

Heart

Turkish RoseVanillaIncenseSandalwoodMusk

Base

Haitian VetiverBenzoinCedarAmber

Top

Turkish RoseFruits

Heart

Ylang-YlangLeatherNutmegAmber

Base

Haitian VetiverVirginia CedarPatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Turkish Rose, Vanilla and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMadly in LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Madly in Love by Sawalef opens with a bright, juicy blackcurrant and citrus lift, then settles into a sweet rose and vanilla heart with a smoky incense edge. As it dries down, woody amber, benzoin and vetiver give it warmth and depth. It reads modern, noticeable, and on many skins can feel more “dressed up” than casua…

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Opera by Milestone Perfumes introduces itself with a loud blast of Turkish Rose and mixed synthetic fruits, making an immediate statement that leans towards heavy, vintage aesthetics. Within minutes, the initial sweetness yields to a dry, textured heart where ylang-ylang and a rugged leather accord take control, suppo…

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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, Madly in Love or Opera?

Madly in Love takes 3 of 4 categories. Madly in Love is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Opera is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Madly in Love for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Opera for a woody and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Madly in Love or Opera?

Madly in Love lasts longest (Madly in Love 100/100, Opera 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madly in Love or Opera?

Madly in Love projects furthest (Madly in Love 88/100, Opera 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madly in Love and Opera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Turkish Rose, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Madly in Love or Opera better for summer or winter?

Madly in Love suits day or night wear; Opera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madly in Love and Opera?

Madly in Love has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Litchi and Nutmeg, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Vanilla, Incense and Sandalwood, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Benzoin, Cedar and Amber. Opera has top notes of Turkish Rose and Fruits, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Leather, Nutmeg and Amber, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Vanilla.