Fragrance comparison

Opera III vs RDLC for Men

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

3 wins

Opera III

Roberto Capucci

3.6143 votes

Rank #16,645 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

RDLC for Men

Lee Cooper Originals

4.0023 votes

Rank #22,295 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opera III takes 3 of 5 categories.

Opera III
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
RDLC for Men
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Opera III3/5

RDLC for Men2/5

Ratings & consensus: RDLC for Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Opera III
Sillage & projection: Opera III
Value for money: RDLC for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opera III

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Opera IIIRoberto Capucci

RDLC for MenLee Cooper Originals

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 21%Had 19%Want 59%

4.00/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

Category winnerRDLC for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

44%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

26%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOpera III

SillageOpera III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRDLC for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

sweet84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

anis61%

fruity100%

musky92%

cinnamon84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CassisRed AppleBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

AniseRoseBasilJasmineCarnationPeach

Base

Tonka BeanAmberMuskSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonAnise

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmberWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Bergamot, Anise and Amber. Durations are only published for RDLC for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall38

Winter13

Day100

Night22

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter67

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Party 38%Casual 30%Date 22%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#22,295

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerOpera IIIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Opera III by Roberto Capucci is a unique woody-musk fragrance for women, launched in 1999. It opens with bright cassis and red apple before settling into a warm heart of anise, basil, and rose. This clean, comforting scent balances fresh citrus notes with a resinous base of tonka bean and sandalwood, making it ideal f…

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RDLC for Men by Lee Cooper Originals delivers an energetic, sweet blast designed for cold evenings and lively nights out. The initial spray hits hard with crisp red apple and bright bergamot before settling into a warm, spicy heart of ground cinnamon and cool star anise. It is unapologetically bold. You get a solid do…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Opera III or RDLC for Men?

Opera III takes 3 of 5 categories. Opera III is rated 3.61/5 from 43 votes; RDLC for Men is rated 4.00/5 from 23 votes. Choose Opera III for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose RDLC for Men for a fruity and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Opera III or RDLC for Men?

Opera III lasts longest (Opera III 70/100, RDLC for Men 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opera III or RDLC for Men?

Opera III projects furthest (Opera III 53/100, RDLC for Men 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opera III and RDLC for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Bergamot, Anise and Amber.

Is Opera III or RDLC for Men better for summer or winter?

Opera III suits daytime wear; RDLC for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opera III and RDLC for Men?

Opera III has top notes of Cassis, Red Apple, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Anise, Rose, Basil and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. RDLC for Men has top notes of Red Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon and Anise, a base of Musk, Amber and Woodsy Notes.