Fragrance comparison

Mawj Cognac Blaze vs Opal

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 226 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mawj Cognac Blaze

PARIS CORNER

4.51128 votes

Rank #4,995 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Opal

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3298 votes

Rank #19,859 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mawj Cognac Blaze takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mawj Cognac Blaze
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Opal
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mawj Cognac Blaze6/7

Opal1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mawj Cognac BlazePARIS CORNER

OpalBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.51/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 41%Had 4%Want 55%

3.32/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

Category winnerMawj Cognac BlazeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

128 votes

40%Love

18%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

29%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerMawj Cognac BlazeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityMawj Cognac Blaze

SillageMawj Cognac Blaze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value13

Category winnerMawj Cognac BlazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

sweet77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

coffee69%

aromatic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CoffeeMandarinDavana

Heart2 to 4 hours

MyrrhSandalwoodBlack Pepper

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaTonkaMusk

Top

CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon

Heart

SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran

InformationalShared notesCoffee, Davana, Sandalwood and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Mawj Cognac Blaze, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer14

Fall98

Winter100

Day59

Night100

Spring55

Summer43

Fall95

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerOpalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex40

Women9

Men32

Unisex33

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#19,859

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerMawj Cognac BlazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mawj Cognac Blaze by PARIS CORNER is a warm spicy fragrance that centers on dark roasted coffee, sweet resins, and cozy vanilla. The opening pairs a splash of juicy mandarin and fruity, herbal davana with freshly ground coffee beans. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals a dusty myrrh, dry sandalwood, a…

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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, Mawj Cognac Blaze or Opal?

Mawj Cognac Blaze takes 6 of 7 categories. Mawj Cognac Blaze is rated 4.51/5 from 128 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes. Choose Mawj Cognac Blaze for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mawj Cognac Blaze or Opal?

Mawj Cognac Blaze lasts longest (Mawj Cognac Blaze 74/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mawj Cognac Blaze or Opal?

Mawj Cognac Blaze projects furthest (Mawj Cognac Blaze 65/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mawj Cognac Blaze and Opal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coffee, Davana, Sandalwood and Black Pepper.

Is Mawj Cognac Blaze or Opal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Opal is the stronger pick. For winter, Mawj Cognac Blaze is the stronger pick. Mawj Cognac Blaze suits evening wear; Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mawj Cognac Blaze and Opal?

Mawj Cognac Blaze has top notes of Coffee, Mandarin and Davana, heart notes of Myrrh, Sandalwood and Black Pepper, a base of Vanilla, Tonka 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.