Fragrance comparison

Opal vs Aura

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Opal

Byblos

5.001 votes

Rank #42,995 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Aura

Marilyn Miglin

3.449 votes

Rank #58,158 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura takes 2 of 3 categories.

Opal
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aura
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Opal1/3

Aura2/3

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

OpalByblos

AuraMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

3.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

33%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

44%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityAura

SillageAura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value42

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

balsamic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mandarin OrangeMarigoldMirabelle Plum

Heart

CedarRoseJasmine Sambac

Base

MuskPatchouliVanilla

Top15 to 30 minutes

CypressMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange

Heart1 to 2 hours

MarigoldWater LilyJasmine Sambac

Base3 to 4 hours

BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Marigold, Jasmine Sambac and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Aura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Opal by Byblos is a woody, citrus-forward fragrance for women. It opens with the crisp brightness of mandarin orange and mirabelle plum before grounding itself in a heart of cedar and jasmine sambac. The dry-down relies on a steady blend of musk and patchouli, making it a reliable choice for casual office wear during …

Reviews →

Aura by Marilyn Miglin delivers a distinctive balance between brisk citrus brightness and warm, resinous depth. The opening immediately presents tart bergamot, orange, and sweet mandarin orange, sharpened by an aromatic, pine-like cypress note. This brisk green start gradually softens into a quiet floral heart where w…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

CreatorARgENTUMWINNER vs

Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Opal or Aura?

Aura takes 2 of 3 categories. Opal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Aura is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Opal for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aura for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Opal or Aura?

Aura lasts longest (Aura 57/100, Opal 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opal or Aura?

Aura projects furthest (Aura 56/100, Opal 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opal and Aura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Marigold, Jasmine Sambac and Patchouli.

Is Opal or Aura better for summer or winter?

Opal suits daytime wear; Aura suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opal and Aura?

Opal has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Marigold and Mirabelle Plum, heart notes of Cedar, Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla. Aura has top notes of Cypress, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Marigold, Water Lily and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Patchouli.