Opal vs Belle Isabelle
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Belle Isabelle takes 2 of 3 categories.
OpalChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Belle IsabelleChoose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Opal1/3
Belle Isabelle2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Belle Isabelle
- Sillage & projection
- Belle Isabelle
- 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
OpalByblosBelle IsabelleHenry JacquesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%
4.43/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%
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
71%Love
14%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBelle Isabelle
SillageBelle Isabelle
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%
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
floral77%
aromatic69%
balsamic61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity 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
Mirabelle PlumMandarin OrangeBlack Currant
Heart
JasmineMarigoldRose
Base
PatchouliBourbon VanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Marigold, Mirabelle Plum and Rose. 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
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
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#49,076
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOpalHigher 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 Isabelle opens with bright mandarin orange and dark Mirabelle plum, supported by a tart splash of black currant. The fruit feels thick rather than watery, shifting smoothly into a dense heart of jasmine, marigold, and rose. As the initial sweetness simmers down, patchouli and bourbon vanilla ground the florals i…
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 Isabelle?
Belle Isabelle takes 2 of 3 categories. Opal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Belle Isabelle is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Opal for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Belle Isabelle for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Opal or Belle Isabelle?
Belle Isabelle lasts longest (Belle Isabelle 76/100, Opal 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Opal or Belle Isabelle?
Belle Isabelle projects furthest (Belle Isabelle 63/100, Opal 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Opal and Belle Isabelle smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Marigold, Mirabelle Plum and Rose.
Is Opal or Belle Isabelle better for summer or winter?
Opal suits daytime wear; Belle Isabelle suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Opal and Belle Isabelle?
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 Isabelle has top notes of Mirabelle Plum, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Bourbon Vanilla and Amber.
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