Fragrance comparison

Opera in Paris vs Happiness

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

3 wins

Opera in Paris

Langé

3.6549 votes

Rank #13,684 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Happiness

Scentonic

4.754 votes

Rank #41,628 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opera in Paris takes 3 of 4 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.
Happiness
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Opera in Paris3/4

Happiness0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Opera in Paris
Sillage & projection: Opera in Paris
Value for money: Tie
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

HappinessScentonic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 53%Had 27%Want 20%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityOpera in Paris

SillageOpera in Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose83%

white floral65%

floral48%

vanilla30%

citrus100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody 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

Mandarin OrangeLavenderJasmine

Heart

RoseLitchi

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaMuskSandalwoodWoody Notes

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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,684

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#41,628

PerfumerAhmed Adel

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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Happiness by Scentonic opens with a vibrant burst of mandarin orange and clean lavender, settling quickly into a heart of lush rose and sweet litchi. It rests on a base of warm vanilla, tonka bean, and sandalwood. This floral fruity blend offers a versatile, modern profile suitable for daily wear throughout the season…

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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 Happiness?

Opera in Paris takes 3 of 4 categories. Opera in Paris is rated 3.65/5 from 49 votes; Happiness is rated 4.75/5 from 4 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 Happiness for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Opera in Paris or Happiness?

Opera in Paris lasts longest (Opera in Paris 76/100, Happiness 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opera in Paris or Happiness?

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

Do Opera in Paris and Happiness smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Rose, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Opera in Paris or Happiness better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Opera in Paris and Happiness?

Opera in Paris features Woody Notes, Rose, Jasmine and Vanilla. Happiness has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Jasmine, heart notes of Rose and Litchi, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.