Fragrance comparison

Marrakech vs Opal

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

Marrakech

Varriale Profumi

5.001 votes

Rank #46,236 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Opal

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3298 votes

Rank #18,301 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Marrakech2/4

Opal2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marrakech
Sillage & projection: Opal
Value for money: Marrakech
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

MarrakechVarriale Profumi

OpalBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityMarrakech

SillageOpal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value13

Category winnerMarrakechBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

coffee69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, powdery and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaCocoa

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon

Heart

SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Tonka Bean and Cocoa. Durations are only published for Marrakech, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring55

Summer43

Fall95

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 37%Party 26%Casual 22%Work 16%

Men32

Unisex33

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,236

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,301

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marrakech by Varriale Profumi delivers an inviting wash of spiced warmth right from the first spray. The opening pairs sharp black pepper with a brief splash of bright bergamot citrus. It clears your nose quickly. Soon, powdery cocoa and roasted tonka bean sweep in, smoothing down the initial peppery bite. A thick bas…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Marrakech or Opal?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Marrakech is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes. Choose Marrakech for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Marrakech or Opal?

Marrakech lasts longest (Marrakech 80/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marrakech or Opal?

Opal projects furthest (Opal 55/100, Marrakech 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marrakech and Opal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Tonka Bean and Cocoa.

Is Marrakech or Opal better for summer or winter?

Marrakech suits evening wear; Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marrakech and Opal?

Marrakech has top notes of Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Cocoa, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. 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.