Fragrance comparison

Obsidian vs Oud Opulence

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

3 wins

Obsidian

Moudon

4.1135 votes

Rank #10,885 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Opulence

Maison de l'Avenir

4.001 votes

Rank #61,104 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories.

Obsidian
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Oud Opulence
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Obsidian3/4

Oud Opulence1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ObsidianMoudon

Oud OpulenceMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 56%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value75

Category winnerOud OpulenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

earthy77%

oud69%

metallic61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

balsamic77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

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

BergamotSaffronCaramelNutmegBulgarian Rose

Heart

PatchouliCedarwoodGeraniumLeatherOudFrankincense

Base

SandalwoodVanillaVetiverAmberMuskMossCopaiba balmPeru Balsam

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex30

Women9

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#61,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Maison de l'Avenir introduces Oud Opulence, a dark woody blend built around saffron, leather, and warm amber. This unisex fragrance targets enthusiasts who appreciate bold, resinous scents. It performs best in cold weather, offering a dense, textured profile that cuts through the winter air while settling into a sweet…

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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 Oud Opulence?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories. Obsidian is rated 4.11/5 from 35 votes; Oud Opulence is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Obsidian for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Oud Opulence for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsidian or Oud Opulence?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 80/100, Oud Opulence 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsidian or Oud Opulence?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 72/100, Oud Opulence 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsidian and Oud Opulence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Oud and Moss.

Is Obsidian or Oud Opulence better for summer or winter?

Obsidian suits day or night wear; Oud Opulence suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsidian and Oud Opulence?

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. Oud Opulence has top notes of Bergamot, Saffron, Caramel and Nutmeg, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Geranium and Leather, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver and Amber.