Fragrance comparison

Opal vs Pulse Power

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

3 wins

Opal

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3298 votes

Rank #18,041 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Pulse Power

Eudora

4.3010 votes

Rank #42,568 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opal takes 3 of 5 categories.

Opal
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pulse Power
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Opal3/5

Pulse Power2/5

Ratings & consensus: Pulse Power
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Opal
Sillage & projection: Opal
Value for money: Pulse Power
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 Victorious

Pulse PowerEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.32/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 71%Had 7%Want 21%

Category winnerPulse PowerRating 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

30%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOpal

SillageOpal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value92

Category winnerPulse PowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

coffee69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

ozonic69%

musky61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBlack PepperNutmeg

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderViolet LeafGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

AmberSuedeCashmeranMossCedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Suede, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Pulse Power, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer43

Fall95

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Spring83

Summer0

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night65

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex33

Women35

Men75

Unisex13

Women13

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 17%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,041

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#42,568

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOpalHigher 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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Pulse Power by Eudora delivers an invigorating blast of tart grapefruit spiked with cracked black pepper and warm nutmeg. Do not overspray at first. The initial citrus rush settles down after ten minutes as crisp lavender and green violet leaf emerge to create a clean, barbershop freshness. Within an hour, the scent g…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Opal or Pulse Power?

Opal takes 3 of 5 categories. Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes; Pulse Power is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pulse Power for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Opal or Pulse Power?

Opal lasts longest (Opal 62/100, Pulse Power 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opal or Pulse Power?

Opal projects furthest (Opal 55/100, Pulse Power 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opal and Pulse Power smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Suede, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Opal or Pulse Power better for summer or winter?

Opal suits evening wear; Pulse Power suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opal and Pulse Power?

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. Pulse Power has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Amber, Suede, Cashmeran and Moss.