Fragrance comparison

Opal vs L'Elegant

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 283 ratings analysed

Opal

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3298 votes

Rank #20,425 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

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56%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

L'Elegant

MDCI Parfums

3.92185 votes

Rank #6,126 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Elegant takes 6 of 7 categories.

Opal
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
L'Elegant
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Opal1/7

L'Elegant6/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Elegant
Community sentiment: L'Elegant
Longevity: L'Elegant
Sillage & projection: L'Elegant
Value for money: L'Elegant
Versatility: Opal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Elegant

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OpalBoadicea the Victorious

L'ElegantMDCI Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.32/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

3.92/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 62%

Category winnerL'ElegantRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

18%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

29%Hate

98 votes

41%Love

30%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

118 votes

Category winnerL'ElegantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityL'Elegant

SillageL'Elegant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value49

Category winnerL'ElegantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

coffee69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon

Heart

SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran

Top

IncenseCardamomSaffronBlack Pepper

Heart

SandalwoodOrrisNutmegDavanaHoneyCinnamonCumin

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhCashmeranLabdanumTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Saffron, 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 season

Spring55

Summer43

Fall95

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Spring69

Summer33

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOpalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex33

Women35

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,425

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#6,126

PerfumerIrene Farmachidi

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerL'ElegantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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L'Elegant is a warm spicy, incense-led MDCI with cardamom, sandalwood, dusty woods and a restrained honeyed sweetness. Reviewers often notice the incense and oud more than the orris, with the spices fading fairly quickly for some skin types. It suits people who enjoy refined spicy woods with a polished niche feel, esp…

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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, Opal or L'Elegant?

L'Elegant takes 6 of 7 categories. Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes; L'Elegant is rated 3.92/5 from 185 votes. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose L'Elegant for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Opal or L'Elegant?

L'Elegant lasts longest (L'Elegant 76/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opal or L'Elegant?

L'Elegant projects furthest (L'Elegant 66/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opal and L'Elegant smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Saffron, Cinnamon and Orris.

Is Opal or L'Elegant better for summer or winter?

For summer, Opal is the stronger pick. For winter, Opal is the stronger pick. Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opal and L'Elegant?

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. L'Elegant has top notes of Incense, Cardamom, Saffron and Black Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood, Orris, Nutmeg and Davana, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Cashmeran and Labdanum.