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Opal vs Sin Of Heaven

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

Updated 136 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sin Of Heaven takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Opal

    Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Sin Of Heaven

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Opal1/7
Sin Of Heaven6/7
Ratings & consensus
Sin Of Heaven
Community sentiment
Sin Of Heaven
Longevity
Sin Of Heaven
Sillage & projection
Sin Of Heaven
Value for money
Sin Of Heaven
Versatility
Opal
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sin Of Heaven

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
OpalBoadicea the Victorious
Sin Of HeavenProad
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.32/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%
4.29/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 25%Had 2%Want 73%
Category winnerSin Of HeavenRating 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

63%Love
21%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerSin Of HeavenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate58
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevitySin Of Heaven

SillageSin Of Heaven

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value13
¤ Price value66
Category winnerSin Of HeavenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
coffee69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
rose77%
aromatic69%
fruity61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody 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
Top1 to 2 hours
SaffronBlack PepperCinnamonCardamomBergamot
Heart3 to 5 hours
RoseRumBlack CurrantInkDavanaJasmineIrisFig Leaf
Base6 to 10 hours
IncenseLeatherTobaccoAmberSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaAmbergris
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Saffron and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Sin Of Heaven, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring55
Summer43
Fall95
Winter100
Day78
Night100
Spring58
Summer15
Fall100
Winter81
Day48
Night100
Category winnerOpalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men32
Unisex33
Women35
Men59
Unisex38
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,425

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#15,657

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSin Of HeavenHigher 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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Sin Of Heaven by Proad is a dense woody spicy fragrance built around bold contrast. It opens with a sharp burst of black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, and saffron before settling into an unconventional core of ink, rum, rose, and green fig leaf. The dry-down leans dark and comforting, revealing rich layers of incense, l…

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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 Sin Of Heaven?

Sin Of Heaven takes 6 of 7 categories. Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes; Sin Of Heaven is rated 4.29/5 from 38 votes. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sin Of Heaven for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Opal or Sin Of Heaven?

Sin Of Heaven lasts longest (Sin Of Heaven 77/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opal or Sin Of Heaven?

Sin Of Heaven projects furthest (Sin Of Heaven 65/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opal and Sin Of Heaven smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Saffron and Cinnamon.

Is Opal or Sin Of Heaven better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Opal and Sin Of Heaven?

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. Sin Of Heaven has top notes of Saffron, Black Pepper, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Rum, Black Currant and Ink, a base of Incense, Leather, Tobacco and Amber.

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