Fragrance comparison

Opal vs No. 33 Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 210 ratings analysed

Opal

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3298 votes

Rank #20,425 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Penhaligon's

3.69112 votes

Rank #15,935 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories.

Opal
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Opal3/7

No. 33 Eau de Cologne4/7

Ratings & consensus: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Community sentiment: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Longevity: Opal
Sillage & projection: Opal
Value for money: No. 33 Eau de Cologne
Versatility: Opal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. 33 Eau de Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OpalBoadicea the Victorious

No. 33 Eau de ColognePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.32/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

3.69/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneRating 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

23%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityOpal

SillageOpal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value37

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

coffee69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

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

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

Clary SageBergamotCypressCorianderArtemisiaOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderCardamomGeraniumBlack PepperSaffronGingerVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskMossCedarTobaccoTonka BeanVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Saffron and Clary Sage. 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

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOpalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex33

Women35

Men69

Unisex17

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,425

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#15,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNo. 33 Eau de CologneHigher 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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Penhaligon's No. 33 Eau de Cologne is a fresh aromatic fougere built around lavender, clary sage, citrus, cypress, cardamom and soft woods. On skin it often reads clean, green, gently spicy and slightly sweet, with a classic British grooming feel rather than a heavy statement scent. The main caution is strength. Sever…

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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 No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

No. 33 Eau de Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories. Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes; No. 33 Eau de Cologne is rated 3.69/5 from 112 votes. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose No. 33 Eau de Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Opal or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Opal lasts longest (Opal 62/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opal or No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

Projection is very close: Opal 55/100, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 53/100 for sillage.

Do Opal and No. 33 Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Saffron and Clary Sage.

Is Opal or No. 33 Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, No. 33 Eau de Cologne 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 No. 33 Eau de Cologne?

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. No. 33 Eau de Cologne has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot, Cypress and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Geranium and Black Pepper, a base of Musk, Moss, Cedar and Tobacco.