Fragrance comparison

Opal vs Carminia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

1 wins

Opal

Byblos

5.001 votes

Rank #42,995 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Carminia

O.P.S.O.

4.001 votes

Rank #69,105 White FloralSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opal takes 1 of 1 categories.

Opal
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Carminia
Choose it for a white floral and soft spicy character.

Opal1/1

Carminia0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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

CarminiaO.P.S.O.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 15%Want 85%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

soft spicy92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

rose69%

fresh61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

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

Top

Red BerriesPink PepperMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

LilyRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine SambacViolet

Base

VanillaAmberPatchouliOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rose, Jasmine Sambac 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 season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#69,105

PerfumerMichèle Saramito

Launched—

Reviews0

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 …

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Carminia by O.P.S.O. opens with a bright splash of juicy red berries, sparkling bergamot, and a zesty pinch of pink pepper. As the initial brightness settles on your skin, a lush bouquet of velvety rose, clean lily-of-the-valley, and creamy jasmine sambac steps forward to create a classic, uplifting floral heart. Swee…

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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 Carminia?

Opal takes 1 of 1 categories. Opal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Carminia is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Opal for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Carminia for a white floral and soft spicy character.

Do Opal and Carminia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Musk.

Is Opal or Carminia better for summer or winter?

Opal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opal and Carminia?

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. Carminia has top notes of Red Berries, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli and Oakmoss.