Opal vs 33 Cosmos Guide
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
33 Cosmos Guide takes 4 of 5 categories.
OpalChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
33 Cosmos GuideChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Opal1/5
33 Cosmos Guide4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- 33 Cosmos Guide
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 33 Cosmos Guide
- Sillage & projection
- 33 Cosmos Guide
- Value for money
- 33 Cosmos Guide
- 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
OpalBoadicea the Victorious33 Cosmos GuideSpiritumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.32/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%
3.76/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%
Category winner33 Cosmos GuideRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
18%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
29%Hate
98 votes
47%Love
12%Like
18%Ok
18%Dislike
6%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity33 Cosmos Guide
Sillage33 Cosmos Guide
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner33 Cosmos GuideBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
coffee69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
earthy69%
white floral61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon
Heart
SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran
Top
BergamotOlibanumCypressSageMandarin OrangeViolet LeafBlack Pepper
Heart
Lily of the ValleyLeatherCedarwoodGeraniumCinnamonJasmineButterOrris
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumVetiverAmberTonkaMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Orris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring55
Summer43
Fall95
Winter100
Day78
Night100
Spring83
Summer33
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night71
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#20,425
PerfumerJulie Lerendu
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#60,279
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOpal 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 →Spiritum 33 Cosmos Guide opens with an invigorating blast of crisp bergamot, fresh cypress needles, and herbal sage before deepening into something far more intriguing. As the bright citrus settles, you get an unexpected richness of buttery orris root and smooth jacket leather, wrapped in creamy jasmine petals and ear…
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, Opal or 33 Cosmos Guide?
33 Cosmos Guide takes 4 of 5 categories. Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes; 33 Cosmos Guide is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 33 Cosmos Guide for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Opal or 33 Cosmos Guide?
33 Cosmos Guide lasts longest (33 Cosmos Guide 84/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Opal or 33 Cosmos Guide?
33 Cosmos Guide projects furthest (33 Cosmos Guide 75/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Opal and 33 Cosmos Guide smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Orris.
Is Opal or 33 Cosmos Guide better for summer or winter?
Opal suits evening wear; 33 Cosmos Guide suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Opal and 33 Cosmos Guide?
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. 33 Cosmos Guide has top notes of Bergamot, Olibanum, Cypress and Sage, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Leather, Cedarwood and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Vetiver.
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