Fragrance comparison

Opal vs Waterfall

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 120 ratings analysed

Opal

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3298 votes

Rank #20,356 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Waterfall

Orientica

3.5522 votes

Rank #30,268 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Waterfall takes 4 of 5 categories.

Opal
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Waterfall
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Opal1/5

Waterfall4/5

Ratings & consensus: Waterfall
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Waterfall
Sillage & projection: Waterfall
Value for money: Waterfall
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

WaterfallOrientica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.32/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

3.55/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 47%Had 31%Want 22%

Category winnerWaterfallRating 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

14%Love

45%Like

27%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityWaterfall

SillageWaterfall

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value90

Category winnerWaterfallBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

coffee69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

aquatic69%

lavender61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh 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

Top

BergamotWater NotesClary SageGreen Apple

Heart

LavenderNutmegOrange BlossomGeranium

Base

CedarAmbergrisMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender and Geranium. 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

Spring91

Summer100

Fall36

Winter45

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex33

Women35

Men71

Unisex12

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,356

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#30,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Waterfall by Orientica opens with a sharp splash of water notes and crisp green apple, creating a cooling sensation. As it settles, herbal lavender and clary sage ground the freshness, making it a reliable casual wear choice for hot summer mornings. It wraps up with dry cedar and clean musk, clinging to the skin for h…

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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 Waterfall?

Waterfall takes 4 of 5 categories. Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes; Waterfall is rated 3.55/5 from 22 votes. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Waterfall for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Opal or Waterfall?

Waterfall lasts longest (Waterfall 73/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opal or Waterfall?

Waterfall projects furthest (Waterfall 58/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opal and Waterfall smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Opal or Waterfall better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Opal and Waterfall?

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. Waterfall has top notes of Bergamot, Water Notes, Clary Sage and Green Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Orange Blossom and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Ambergris, Musk and Moss.