Fragrance comparison

Obsidian vs Opulentia Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 93 ratings analysed

Obsidian

Moudon

4.1135 votes

Rank #10,885 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Opulentia Oud

Tomavicci

4.4858 votes

Rank #27,651 AmberEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opulentia Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.

Obsidian
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Opulentia Oud
Choose it for a amber and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Obsidian3/7

Opulentia Oud4/7

Ratings & consensus: Opulentia Oud
Community sentiment: Opulentia Oud
Longevity: Opulentia Oud
Sillage & projection: Opulentia Oud
Value for money: Obsidian
Versatility: Obsidian
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Obsidian

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ObsidianMoudon

Opulentia OudTomavicci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 56%

4.48/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 60%

Category winnerOpulentia OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

17%Like

14%Ok

3%Dislike

9%Hate

35 votes

72%Love

17%Like

2%Ok

3%Dislike

5%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerOpulentia OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityOpulentia Oud

SillageOpulentia Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value56

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

earthy77%

oud69%

metallic61%

amber100%

earthy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, earthy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronNutmegMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Clove LeafImmortelleVioletCuminOsmanthus

Base6-10 hrs

OudMossPatchouliMuskAmber

Top

SaffronRaspberryCorianderGeraniumMarigoldNutmeg

Heart

Bulgarian RoseDamask RoseOrrisEgyptian JasmineOrange Blossom

Base

OudAmberLabdanumMossVetiverCypriolPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Oud and Moss. Durations are only published for Obsidian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer44

Fall78

Winter100

Day94

Night100

Spring65

Summer16

Fall100

Winter97

Day44

Night100

Category winnerObsidianMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex30

Women9

Men38

Unisex48

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#27,651

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerObsidianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moudon Obsidian opens with a brisk punch of warm saffron, dark crushed nutmeg, and a splash of bright mandarin orange. It quickly settles into an intriguing spicy blend where herbal clove leaf and dry immortelle mingle with cool violet petals. As the scent warms against your pulse points, a deep base of woody oud, ear…

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Tomavicci Opulentia Oud opens with a sweet, tart raspberry pop mixed with the dry bite of coriander and herbal marigold. The scent quickly settles into a rich rose heart, blending Bulgarian and Damask roses with a powdery touch of Florentine orris. As it dries down, the fragrance shifts into a deep, earthy base domina…

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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, Obsidian or Opulentia Oud?

Opulentia Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. Obsidian is rated 4.11/5 from 35 votes; Opulentia Oud is rated 4.48/5 from 58 votes. Choose Obsidian for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Opulentia Oud for a amber and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsidian or Opulentia Oud?

Opulentia Oud lasts longest (Opulentia Oud 87/100, Obsidian 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsidian or Opulentia Oud?

Opulentia Oud projects furthest (Opulentia Oud 82/100, Obsidian 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsidian and Opulentia Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Oud and Moss.

Is Obsidian or Opulentia Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Obsidian is the stronger pick. For winter, Obsidian is the stronger pick. Obsidian suits day or night wear; Opulentia Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsidian and Opulentia Oud?

Obsidian has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clove Leaf, Immortelle, Violet and Cumin, a base of Oud, Moss, Patchouli and Musk. Opulentia Oud has top notes of Saffron, Raspberry, Coriander and Geranium, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Damask Rose, Orris and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Oud, Amber, Labdanum and Moss.