Fragrance comparison

Opera in Paris vs 173 Candy

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 177 ratings analysed

3 wins

Opera in Paris

Langé

3.6549 votes

Rank #13,684 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

173 Candy

Michael Malul London

4.24128 votes

Rank #27,066 VanillaFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opera in Paris takes 3 of 5 categories.

Opera in Paris
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
173 Candy
Choose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Opera in Paris3/5

173 Candy2/5

Ratings & consensus: 173 Candy
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Opera in Paris
Sillage & projection: Opera in Paris
Value for money: 173 Candy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opera in Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Opera in ParisLangé

173 CandyMichael Malul London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 53%Had 27%Want 20%

4.24/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winner173 CandyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

53%Love

26%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityOpera in Paris

SillageOpera in Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winner173 CandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose83%

white floral65%

floral48%

vanilla30%

vanilla100%

floral92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woody NotesRoseJasmineVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

QuinceCitruses

Heart

JasmineFreesiaRose

Base

VanillaAmberWoody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Rose, Jasmine and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men7

Unisex4

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,684

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#27,066

PerfumerFrank Voelkl, Roger Howell

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOpera in ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A woody rose with jasmine and a soft vanilla base, Opera in Paris reads as a modern floral that keeps some warmth underneath. It appears to aim for polish rather than drama. On skin, it may feel smoother and more intimate than its rose-forward profile suggests. If you like feminine florals with a woody frame and moder…

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173 Candy is a sweet fruity floral with a soft musky amber base. The quince and citrus opening gives it a bright, juicy lift, then jasmine, freesia, and rose smooth it into a powdery vanilla finish that reads feminine and easy to wear. It suits shoppers who want a playful floral gourmand without heavy syrup. The overa…

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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 in Paris or 173 Candy?

Opera in Paris takes 3 of 5 categories. Opera in Paris is rated 3.65/5 from 49 votes; 173 Candy is rated 4.24/5 from 128 votes. Choose Opera in Paris for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 173 Candy for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Opera in Paris or 173 Candy?

Opera in Paris lasts longest (Opera in Paris 76/100, 173 Candy 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opera in Paris or 173 Candy?

Opera in Paris projects furthest (Opera in Paris 69/100, 173 Candy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opera in Paris and 173 Candy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Rose, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Opera in Paris or 173 Candy better for summer or winter?

Opera in Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opera in Paris and 173 Candy?

Opera in Paris features Woody Notes, Rose, Jasmine and Vanilla. 173 Candy has top notes of Quince and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Woody Notes and Musk.