Fragrance comparison

Opera vs Philos Opus Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 854 ratings analysed

5 wins

Opera

Sospiro Perfumes

4.03631 votes

Rank #2,714 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

80%scent match

Very similar

Philos Opus Noir

Maison Alhambra

4.04223 votes

Rank #5,095 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opera takes 5 of 7 categories.

Opera
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Philos Opus Noir
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Opera5/7

Philos Opus Noir2/7

Ratings & consensus: Opera
Community sentiment: Philos Opus Noir
Longevity: Opera
Sillage & projection: Opera
Value for money: Philos Opus Noir
Versatility: Opera
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opera

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OperaSospiro Perfumes

Philos Opus NoirMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 631 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%

Category winnerOperaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

32%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

631 votes

42%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

223 votes

Category winnerPhilos Opus NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityOpera

SillageOpera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value85

Category winnerPhilos Opus NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fresh spicy84%

yellow floral77%

fruity69%

animalic61%

woody100%

sweet92%

yellow floral84%

leather77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match80%Very similar · both woody, sweet and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesTurkish Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegYlang-YlangAmbergrisLeather

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliVanillaMuskVetiverVirginian Cedar

Top

FruitsTurkish Rose

Heart

Ylang-YlangLeatherNutmegAmber

Base

VanillaPatchouliVetiverMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Nutmeg, Ylang-Ylang and Leather. Durations are only published for Opera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer48

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOperaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex40

Women51

Men17

Unisex49

Women34

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,714

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#5,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerOperaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Opera by Sospiro Perfumes is a lush, head-turning blend of sweet spiced fruits, velvety rose, and rich woods. Right out of the atomizer, it hits with a burst of dark candied berries and Turkish rose, quickly supported by creamy ylang-ylang and warm nutmeg. As the scent settles, smooth leather, earthy patchouli, and Vi…

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Philos Opus Noir by Maison Alhambra is a bold, woody aromatic scent that leans heavily into dark floral and resinous tones. Launched in 2022, it features a striking blend of Turkish Rose, leather, and patchouli. It is best suited for cooler weather and formal evenings where a long-lasting, heavy projection is desired.…

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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, Opera or Philos Opus Noir?

Opera takes 5 of 7 categories. Opera is rated 4.03/5 from 631 votes; Philos Opus Noir is rated 4.04/5 from 223 votes. Choose Opera for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Philos Opus Noir for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Opera or Philos Opus Noir?

Opera lasts longest (Opera 81/100, Philos Opus Noir 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opera or Philos Opus Noir?

Opera projects furthest (Opera 78/100, Philos Opus Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opera and Philos Opus Noir smell similar?

Very similar: a 80% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Nutmeg, Ylang-Ylang and Leather.

Is Opera or Philos Opus Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Opera is the stronger pick. For winter, Opera is the stronger pick. Opera suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opera and Philos Opus Noir?

Opera has top notes of Fruity Notes and Turkish Rose, heart notes of Nutmeg, Ylang-Ylang, Ambergris and Leather, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Musk and Vetiver. Philos Opus Noir has top notes of Fruits and Turkish Rose, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Leather, Nutmeg and Amber, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.