Fragrance comparison

Midnight Eclipse vs Opal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 112 ratings analysed

4 wins

Midnight Eclipse

LMA27

4.7114 votes

Rank #29,473 Fresh SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Opal

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3298 votes

Rank #20,425 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Midnight Eclipse takes 4 of 5 categories.

Midnight Eclipse
Choose it for a fresh spicy and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Opal
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Midnight Eclipse4/5

Opal1/5

Ratings & consensus: Midnight Eclipse
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Midnight Eclipse
Sillage & projection: Midnight Eclipse
Value for money: Midnight Eclipse
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

Midnight EclipseLMA27

OpalBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 28%Had 5%Want 67%

3.32/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

Category winnerMidnight EclipseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

79%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityMidnight Eclipse

SillageMidnight Eclipse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value13

Category winnerMidnight EclipseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

iris91%

aromatic83%

rum74%

rose65%

herbal56%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

coffee69%

aromatic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrrisRum

Heart

GeraniumJasmolactone

Base

CashmeranMuskAmyrisSandalwood

Top

CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon

Heart

SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran

InformationalShared notesOrris, Geranium, Cashmeran 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

Summer75

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night70

Spring55

Summer43

Fall95

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex78

Women22

Men32

Unisex33

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,473

PerfumerLiliya Bunos

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#20,425

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Midnight Eclipse opens with a boozy splash of rum poured over dry, buttery orris root. Rather than leaning on bright citrus top notes, the composition introduces a clean, peppered geranium heart accented by jasmolactone before settling into a dense base of sandalwood, cashmeran, and amyris wood. It balances powdery fl…

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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, Midnight Eclipse or Opal?

Midnight Eclipse takes 4 of 5 categories. Midnight Eclipse is rated 4.71/5 from 14 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes. Choose Midnight Eclipse for a fresh spicy and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Midnight Eclipse or Opal?

Midnight Eclipse lasts longest (Midnight Eclipse 93/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Midnight Eclipse or Opal?

Midnight Eclipse projects furthest (Midnight Eclipse 88/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Midnight Eclipse and Opal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orris, Geranium, Cashmeran and Musk.

Is Midnight Eclipse or Opal better for summer or winter?

Midnight Eclipse suits daytime wear; Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Midnight Eclipse and Opal?

Midnight Eclipse has top notes of Orris and Rum, heart notes of Geranium and Jasmolactone, a base of Cashmeran, Musk, Amyris and Sandalwood. 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.