Fragrance comparison

Opal vs Gate 17

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 103 ratings analysed

Opal

Louzan

—0 votes

Rank #76,806 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Gate 17

Morph

4.04103 votes

Rank #11,983 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gate 17 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Opal
Choose it for a woody and amber character.
Gate 17
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Opal0/1

Gate 171/1

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: Gate 17

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OpalLouzan

Gate 17Morph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.04/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

39%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value51

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

iris69%

patchouli61%

powdery100%

iris92%

musky84%

woody77%

floral69%

beeswax61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Pink PepperBergamot

Heart

Cashmere WoodPatchouliIris

Base

Tonka BeanVetiverAmber

Top15-30 mins

BeeswaxFloral NotesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisMuskMarine notesCashmere WoodAmber

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cashmere Wood, Iris and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Gate 17, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer63

Fall81

Winter63

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,806

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,983

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerGate 17Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Opal by Louzan is a woody-spicy fragrance for those seeking balance between sharp citrus and smooth, grounded woods. The opening pairs bright bergamot with a pinch of pink pepper, while the heart introduces warm cashmere wood and iris. It finishes with a steady base of vetiver and amber, creating a scent that fits off…

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Gate 17 by Morph opens with a sunny splash of bergamot wrapped in golden, waxy beeswax and soft floral petals. As it settles on your skin, a velvety iris note takes center stage alongside cashmere wood, gentle musk, and a subtle hint of salty sea air. The drydown turns into a comforting mix of smooth vanilla and earth…

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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.

Do Opal and Gate 17 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and iris accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cashmere Wood, Iris and Vetiver.

Is Opal or Gate 17 better for summer or winter?

Gate 17 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opal and Gate 17?

Opal has top notes of Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Iris, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Amber. Gate 17 has top notes of Beeswax, Floral Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Musk, Marine notes and Cashmere Wood, a base of Vanilla and Vetiver.