Âme Nomad vs Opera Mate
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Âme Nomad takes 3 of 5 categories.
Âme NomadChoose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Opera MateChoose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Âme Nomad3/5
Opera Mate2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Opera Mate
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Âme Nomad
- Sillage & projection
- Âme Nomad
- Value for money
- Âme Nomad
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opera Mate
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Âme NomadThera CosméticosOpera MateMind GamesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 60%Had 4%Want 36%
4.32/ 5 · 111 votes
Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%
Category winnerOpera MateRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
14%Like
18%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
61%Love
21%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
111 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityÂme Nomad
SillageÂme Nomad
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerÂme NomadBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
fruity92%
oud84%
sweet77%
amber69%
leather61%
sweet100%
caramel92%
amber84%
balsamic77%
aromatic69%
nutty61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both sweet and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperLavenderSaffronCardamomCinnamonBergamotClove
Heart
RaspberryLabdanumLeatherCedarSuedeTobaccoOakmoss
Base
OudVanillaAmberMuskSandalwoodPatchouliCaramelVetiver
Top
ChestnutLabdanumGrapefruit
Heart
Creme BruleeDavanaVetiver
Base
CaramelSuede
InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Suede, Caramel and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring72
Summer22
Fall100
Winter100
Day41
Night100
Spring20
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
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#49,796
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#6,573
PerfumerChristelle Laprade
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerOpera MateHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotÂme Nomad by Thera Cosméticos opens with sharp black pepper and warm cardamom before settling into a dense heart of rugged leather, smoky tobacco, and dark suede. Dry sandalwood, rich oud, and sweet vanilla balance the spice in cold weather. It suits evening wear, formal leather jackets, and chilly autumn nights.
Reviews →Mind Games Opera Mate opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit cut against warm, resinous labdanum and rich roasted chestnut. As the initial brightness settles into skin, a buttery creme brulee note takes over, balanced by herbal davana and earthy vetiver. The base lingers for hours on soft suede and dark burnt c…
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, Âme Nomad or Opera Mate?
Âme Nomad takes 3 of 5 categories. Âme Nomad is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes; Opera Mate is rated 4.32/5 from 111 votes. Choose Âme Nomad for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Opera Mate for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Âme Nomad or Opera Mate?
Âme Nomad lasts longest (Âme Nomad 81/100, Opera Mate 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Âme Nomad or Opera Mate?
Âme Nomad projects furthest (Âme Nomad 71/100, Opera Mate 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Âme Nomad and Opera Mate smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Suede, Caramel and Vetiver.
Is Âme Nomad or Opera Mate better for summer or winter?
Âme Nomad suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Âme Nomad and Opera Mate?
Âme Nomad has top notes of Black Pepper, Lavender, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Raspberry, Labdanum, Leather and Cedar, a base of Oud, Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Opera Mate has top notes of Chestnut, Labdanum and Grapefruit, heart notes of Creme Brulee, Davana and Vetiver, a base of Caramel and Suede.
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