Fragrance comparison

Opal vs W

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Opal

Byblos

5.001 votes

Rank #42,995 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Nahélie Sweden

3.502 votes

Rank #70,405 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

W takes 2 of 3 categories.

Opal
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
W
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Opal1/3

W2/3

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

WNahélie Sweden

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityW

SillageW

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

woody100%

warm spicy86%

floral72%

patchouli58%

rose44%

white floral30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody

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

Spicy Notes

Heart

Jasmine SambacFloral NotesRose

Base

Woody NotesPatchouliCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesCedar, Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Patchouli. 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

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

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#70,405

PerfumerIsabelle Gellé

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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Nahélie Sweden W delivers a quiet blend of dry woods and bright floral notes. Isabelle Gellé crafts a scent that opens with warm spices before settling into damascene rose and sweet vanilla. It feels like walking through a cool forest on a late October afternoon. The scent hugs the skin without overwhelming.

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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 W?

W takes 2 of 3 categories. Opal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; W is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Opal for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose W for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Opal or W?

W lasts longest (W 80/100, Opal 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opal or W?

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

Do Opal and W smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cedar, Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Patchouli.

Is Opal or W better for summer or winter?

Opal suits daytime wear; W suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opal and W?

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. W has top notes of Spicy Notes, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Floral Notes and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Patchouli, Cedar and Vanilla.