Fragrance comparison

Opulent vs Aroma VII

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

3 wins

Opulent

Amado

4.4824 votes

Rank #14,436 AromaticViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Aroma VII

Aurora Scents

4.006 votes

Rank #58,731 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opulent takes 3 of 3 categories.

Opulent
Choose it for a aromatic and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Aroma VII
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Opulent3/3

Aroma VII0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OpulentAmado

Aroma VIIAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOpulent

SillageOpulent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

violet92%

citrus84%

tobacco77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

earthy56%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonJuniper

Heart

LeatherVioletMate

Base

TobaccoAmberTonka Bean

Top

VetiverTobaccoCypress

Heart

JuniperSandalwoodSpices

Base

AldehydesVioletPink Pepper

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Violet and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,436

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#58,731

PerfumerM.H Gerashi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOpulentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Opulent by Amado is a unisex leather built around a crisp, aromatic start and a smoother, tobacco-amber dry-down. The opening reads bright and clean, with bergamot, lemon and juniper giving it lift. As it settles, leather meets violet and mate, adding a slightly powdery, green-tinged texture before tonka softens the b…

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Aroma VII by Aurora Scents is a woody aromatic fragrance featuring a complex profile of vetiver, tobacco, and cypress. This 2020 release balances earthy tones with spicy undertones, making it a versatile choice for daily wear in temperate weather. It delivers a structured, grounded presence for men who appreciate refi…

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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, Opulent or Aroma VII?

Opulent takes 3 of 3 categories. Opulent is rated 4.48/5 from 24 votes; Aroma VII is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Opulent for a aromatic and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Aroma VII for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Opulent or Aroma VII?

Opulent lasts longest (Opulent 85/100, Aroma VII 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opulent or Aroma VII?

Opulent projects furthest (Opulent 77/100, Aroma VII 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opulent and Aroma VII smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Violet and Tobacco.

Is Opulent or Aroma VII better for summer or winter?

Opulent suits day or night wear; Aroma VII suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opulent and Aroma VII?

Opulent has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Juniper, heart notes of Leather, Violet and Mate, a base of Tobacco, Amber and Tonka Bean. Aroma VII has top notes of Vetiver, Tobacco and Cypress, heart notes of Juniper, Sandalwood and Spices, a base of Aldehydes, Violet and Pink Pepper.