Fragrance comparison

Opal vs Taj Garden

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Opal

Byblos

5.001 votes

Rank #42,995 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Taj Garden

DSH Perfumes

3.805 votes

Rank #60,143 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Taj Garden takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Opal1/3

Taj Garden2/3

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

Taj GardenDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

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

40%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTaj Garden

SillageTaj Garden

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and sweet

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Green LeavesBergamotClementineMandarin OrangeNeroli

Heart2 to 3 hours

Rose de MaiJasmineJasmine SambacSpicesMarigoldWater LilyYlang-Ylang

Base2 to 4 hours

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Australian SandalwoodCedarMadagascar Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Marigold, Cedar and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Taj Garden, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#60,143

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Taj Garden by DSH Perfumes presents a vibrant, botanical profile centered on crisp greenery, bright citrus, and warm woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of green leaves, clementine, bergamot, and neroli that feels clean and brisk. As the opening settles, a dense floral core of rose de mai, marigold, jasmine, and…

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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 Taj Garden?

Taj Garden takes 2 of 3 categories. Opal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Taj Garden is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Opal for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Taj Garden for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Opal or Taj Garden?

Taj Garden lasts longest (Taj Garden 50/100, Opal 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opal or Taj Garden?

Taj Garden projects furthest (Taj Garden 50/100, Opal 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opal and Taj Garden smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Marigold, Cedar and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Opal or Taj Garden better for summer or winter?

Opal suits daytime wear; Taj Garden suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opal and Taj Garden?

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. Taj Garden has top notes of Green Leaves, Bergamot, Clementine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Spices, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Australian Sandalwood, Cedar and Madagascar Sandalwood.