Midnight Omen vs Opal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Midnight Omen takes 5 of 7 categories.
Midnight OmenChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
OpalChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Midnight Omen5/7
Opal2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Midnight Omen
- Community sentiment
- Midnight Omen
- Longevity
- Midnight Omen
- Sillage & projection
- Midnight Omen
- Value for money
- Midnight Omen
- Versatility
- Opal
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Midnight OmenTrudonOpalBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 28%Had 13%Want 59%
3.32/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%
Category winnerMidnight OmenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
23%Like
15%Ok
13%Dislike
6%Hate
48 votes
40%Love
18%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
29%Hate
98 votes
Category winnerMidnight OmenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMidnight Omen
SillageMidnight Omen
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMidnight OmenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery90%
violet80%
warm spicy70%
leather60%
earthy50%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
coffee69%
aromatic61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronOrrisPeonyMandarin
Heart
SandalwoodVioletLeatherCashmeran
Base
MossWoody NotesPatchouliAmberMusk
Top
CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon
Heart
SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Orris, Sandalwood and Cashmeran. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer17
Fall78
Winter100
Day47
Night100
Spring55
Summer43
Fall95
Winter100
Day78
Night100
Category winnerOpalMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,033
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#20,425
PerfumerJulie Lerendu
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTrudon Midnight Omen opens with a sharp burst of saffron and bright mandarin before settling into a dense heart of rooty orris, violet, and soft leather. As the top notes fade, sandalwood and cashmeran create a velvety woody texture on skin. The base relies on dark moss, earthy patchouli, and warm amber to anchor the …
Reviews →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 …
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, Midnight Omen or Opal?
Midnight Omen takes 5 of 7 categories. Midnight Omen is rated 3.85/5 from 48 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes. Choose Midnight Omen for a woody and powdery 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 and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Midnight Omen or Opal?
Midnight Omen lasts longest (Midnight Omen 73/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Midnight Omen or Opal?
Midnight Omen projects furthest (Midnight Omen 63/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Midnight Omen and Opal smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Saffron, Orris, Sandalwood and Cashmeran.
Is Midnight Omen or Opal better for summer or winter?
For summer, Opal is the stronger pick. For winter, Midnight Omen is the stronger pick. Midnight Omen suits evening wear; Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Midnight Omen and Opal?
Midnight Omen has top notes of Saffron, Orris, Peony and Mandarin, heart notes of Sandalwood, Violet, Leather and Cashmeran, a base of Moss, Woody Notes, Patchouli and Amber. 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.
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