Fragrance comparison

Opal vs Rosa Sublime

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 326 ratings analysed

Opal

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3298 votes

Rank #18,089 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Rosa Sublime

Granado

4.05228 votes

Rank #11,552 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosa Sublime takes 6 of 7 categories.

Opal
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rosa Sublime
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Opal1/7

Rosa Sublime6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OpalBoadicea the Victorious

Rosa SublimeGranado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.32/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

4.05/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 51%Had 2%Want 47%

Category winnerRosa SublimeRating 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

51%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

228 votes

Category winnerRosa SublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRosa Sublime

SillageRosa Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRosa SublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

coffee69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · 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

NutmegCassisDavana

Heart

RoseGeraniumJasmine

Base

SaffronAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Davana, Geranium and Rose. 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

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOpalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex33

Women35

Men3

Unisex35

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,089

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#11,552

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRosa SublimeHigher 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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Rosa Sublime by Granado opens with prickly nutmeg, sharp cassis, and bittersweet davana. Quentin Bisch builds a heavy heart of rich rose and crisp geranium before grounding the composition in dark saffron, warm amber, and creamy sandalwood. It cuts through chilly winter air with a spicy, woody rose profile that stays …

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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 Rosa Sublime?

Rosa Sublime takes 6 of 7 categories. Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes; Rosa Sublime is rated 4.05/5 from 228 votes. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rosa Sublime for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Opal or Rosa Sublime?

Rosa Sublime lasts longest (Rosa Sublime 76/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opal or Rosa Sublime?

Rosa Sublime projects furthest (Rosa Sublime 65/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opal and Rosa Sublime smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Davana, Geranium and Rose.

Is Opal or Rosa Sublime 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 Rosa Sublime?

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. Rosa Sublime has top notes of Nutmeg, Cassis and Davana, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Saffron, Amber and Sandalwood.