Fragrance comparison

Opera Mate vs The Icon Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 788 ratings analysed

5 wins

Opera Mate

Mind Games

4.32111 votes

Rank #6,587 SweetCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

The Icon Eau de Parfum

Antonio Banderas

3.91677 votes

Rank #6,617 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opera Mate takes 5 of 7 categories.

Opera Mate
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
The Icon Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Opera Mate5/7

The Icon Eau de Parfum2/7

Ratings & consensus: Opera Mate
Community sentiment: Opera Mate
Longevity: Opera Mate
Sillage & projection: Opera Mate
Value for money: The Icon Eau de Parfum
Versatility: The Icon Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opera Mate

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Opera MateMind Games

The Icon Eau de ParfumAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%

3.91/ 5 · 677 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerOpera MateRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

21%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

111 votes

29%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

677 votes

Category winnerOpera MateMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOpera Mate

SillageOpera Mate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value78

Category winnerThe Icon Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

caramel92%

amber84%

balsamic77%

aromatic69%

nutty61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ChestnutLabdanumGrapefruit

Heart

Creme BruleeDavanaVetiver

Base

CaramelSuede

Top

GrapefruitBlack PepperJuniper

Heart

LavenderSuedeCypress

Base

BenzoinPatchouliVetiverLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Suede. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe Icon Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex63

Women3

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,587

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#6,617

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerOpera MateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mind Games Opera Mate opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit cut against warm, resinous labdanum and rich roasted chestnut. As the initial brightness settles into skin, a buttery creme brulee note takes over, balanced by herbal davana and earthy vetiver. The base lingers for hours on soft suede and dark burnt c…

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The Icon Eau de Parfum opens with a sharp grapefruit and black pepper lift, then settles into lavender, suede and warm woods. On skin it usually reads clean, modern and easy to wear, with a slightly dressier edge than a basic fresh scent. It suits daily use, evenings out and cooler weather best. The main appeal is val…

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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 Mate or The Icon Eau de Parfum?

Opera Mate takes 5 of 7 categories. Opera Mate is rated 4.32/5 from 111 votes; The Icon Eau de Parfum is rated 3.91/5 from 677 votes. Choose Opera Mate for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose The Icon Eau de Parfum for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Opera Mate or The Icon Eau de Parfum?

Opera Mate lasts longest (Opera Mate 74/100, The Icon Eau de Parfum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opera Mate or The Icon Eau de Parfum?

Opera Mate projects furthest (Opera Mate 64/100, The Icon Eau de Parfum 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opera Mate and The Icon Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Suede.

Is Opera Mate or The Icon Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Opera Mate is the stronger pick. For winter, Opera Mate is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opera Mate and The Icon Eau de Parfum?

Opera Mate has top notes of Chestnut, Labdanum and Grapefruit, heart notes of Creme Brulee, Davana and Vetiver, a base of Caramel and Suede. The Icon Eau de Parfum has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Juniper, heart notes of Lavender, Suede and Cypress, a base of Benzoin, Patchouli, Vetiver and Labdanum.