Opal vs Belle Epoque
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Belle Epoque takes 3 of 3 categories.
OpalChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Belle EpoqueChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Opal0/3
Belle Epoque3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Belle Epoque
- Sillage & projection
- Belle Epoque
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Belle Epoque
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
OpalByblosBelle EpoqueKnizeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%
4.55/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
64%Love
27%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBelle Epoque
SillageBelle Epoque
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
musky84%
powdery77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
woody100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeMarigoldMirabelle Plum
Heart
CedarRoseJasmine Sambac
Base
MuskPatchouliVanilla
Top
ApricotPeachPineappleGingerMirabelle PlumBlack CurrantMandarin Orange
Heart
LotusMangoVioletRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotrope
Base
SandalwoodVetiverVanillaPalisander RosewoodAmbergrisCacao PodPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Mirabelle Plum, Rose and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer100
Fall40
Winter40
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,995
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#42,469
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBelle EpoqueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOpal 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 →Belle Epoque by Knize is an intricate floral fruity fragrance that leans into a rich, layered composition. Upon application, it presents a bright mix of apricot, pineapple, and black currant. As it warms on the skin, a massive bouquet of jasmine, tuberose, and ylang-ylang emerges, grounded by a long-lasting base of sa…
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 Belle Epoque?
Belle Epoque takes 3 of 3 categories. Opal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Belle Epoque is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose Opal for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Belle Epoque for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Opal or Belle Epoque?
Belle Epoque lasts longest (Belle Epoque 65/100, Opal 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Opal or Belle Epoque?
Belle Epoque projects furthest (Belle Epoque 60/100, Opal 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Opal and Belle Epoque smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Mirabelle Plum, Rose and Musk.
Is Opal or Belle Epoque better for summer or winter?
Opal suits daytime wear; Belle Epoque suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Opal and Belle Epoque?
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. Belle Epoque has top notes of Apricot, Peach, Pineapple and Ginger, heart notes of Lotus, Mango, Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla and Palisander Rosewood.
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