Opal vs Vanilla Mudslide
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
13%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vanilla Mudslide takes 6 of 7 categories.
OpalChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vanilla MudslideChoose it for a musky and vodka character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Opal1/7
Vanilla Mudslide6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vanilla Mudslide
- Community sentiment
- Vanilla Mudslide
- Longevity
- Vanilla Mudslide
- Sillage & projection
- Vanilla Mudslide
- Value for money
- Vanilla Mudslide
- Versatility
- Opal
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanilla Mudslide
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
OpalBoadicea the VictoriousVanilla MudslideBLNDRGRPHYWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.32/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%
4.33/ 5 · 165 votes
Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%
Category winnerVanilla MudslideRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
18%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
29%Hate
98 votes
59%Love
26%Like
7%Ok
2%Dislike
5%Hate
165 votes
Category winnerVanilla MudslideMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVanilla Mudslide
SillageVanilla Mudslide
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVanilla MudslideBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
coffee69%
aromatic61%
musky100%
vodka92%
vanilla84%
sweet77%
cacao69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match13%Clearly different · both warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon
Heart
SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran
Top
ButterBitter AlmondCoconut Milk
Heart
VanillaCocoaSweet AlmondCoffeeDavana
Base
VodkaIso E SuperWhite MuskAmbroxan
InformationalShared notesCoffee, Cocoa and Davana. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring55
Summer43
Fall95
Winter100
Day78
Night100
Spring40
Summer21
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOpalMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,310
PerfumerJulie Lerendu
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#6,066
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerVanilla MudslideHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOpal 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 …
Reviews →BLNDRGRPHY Vanilla Mudslide opens with a rich wave of salted butter, bitter almond, and creamy coconut milk before settling into a warm core of vanilla bean, dark cocoa, and roasted coffee. Unlike heavy dessert scents that feel thick and suffocating, the base stays crisp with vodka, Iso E Super, and clean white musk. …
Reviews →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 Vanilla Mudslide?
Vanilla Mudslide takes 6 of 7 categories. Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes; Vanilla Mudslide is rated 4.33/5 from 165 votes. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vanilla Mudslide for a musky and vodka character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Opal or Vanilla Mudslide?
Vanilla Mudslide lasts longest (Vanilla Mudslide 71/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Opal or Vanilla Mudslide?
Vanilla Mudslide projects furthest (Vanilla Mudslide 61/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Opal and Vanilla Mudslide smell similar?
Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coffee, Cocoa and Davana.
Is Opal or Vanilla Mudslide 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 Vanilla Mudslide?
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. Vanilla Mudslide has top notes of Butter, Bitter Almond and Coconut Milk, heart notes of Vanilla, Cocoa, Sweet Almond and Coffee, a base of Vodka, Iso E Super, White Musk and Ambroxan.
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