Fragrance comparison

Opal vs Fabulous Rose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

Opal

Byblos

5.001 votes

Rank #42,995 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Fabulous Rose

Nino Amaddeo

3.9315 votes

Rank #39,596 RosePowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fabulous Rose takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

Opal0/3

Fabulous Rose3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fabulous Rose
Sillage & projection: Fabulous Rose
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fabulous Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

OpalByblos

Fabulous RoseNino Amaddeo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 48%Had 9%Want 42%

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

53%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityFabulous Rose

SillageFabulous Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value59

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

rose100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

iris69%

citrus61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, citrus 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

PeachBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseIrisJasmine Sambac

Base

VanillaCedarSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cedar, Rose and Jasmine Sambac. 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

Spring100

Summer44

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#39,596

PerfumerNino Amaddeo

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerFabulous RoseHigher 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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Fabulous Rose opens with a bright splash of peach, mandarin orange, and bergamot before settling into a soft floral heart. Iris and jasmine sambac wrap around a clean rose, while sandalwood, cedar, patchouli, and vanilla ground the base. It balances fresh fruitiness with a creamy, powdery finish made for spring days a…

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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 Fabulous Rose?

Fabulous Rose takes 3 of 3 categories. Opal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Fabulous Rose is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes. Choose Opal for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fabulous Rose for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Opal or Fabulous Rose?

Fabulous Rose lasts longest (Fabulous Rose 67/100, Opal 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opal or Fabulous Rose?

Fabulous Rose projects furthest (Fabulous Rose 58/100, Opal 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opal and Fabulous Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cedar, Rose and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Opal or Fabulous Rose better for summer or winter?

Opal suits daytime wear; Fabulous Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opal and Fabulous Rose?

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. Fabulous Rose has top notes of Peach, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Iris and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli.