Fragrance comparison

Opulent Odyssey vs Sublime

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

3 wins

Opulent Odyssey

Maison de l'Avenir

4.754 votes

Rank #36,460 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Sublime

Chaugan

3.6131 votes

Rank #49,682 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opulent Odyssey takes 3 of 4 categories.

Opulent Odyssey
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sublime
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Opulent Odyssey3/4

Sublime0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Opulent OdysseyMaison de l'Avenir

SublimeChaugan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 52%Had 5%Want 43%

3.61/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 26%Had 19%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

16%Love

55%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityOpulent Odyssey

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOpulent OdysseyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

leather69%

smoky61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fruity77%

leather69%

rose61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, amber and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressGingerRaspberryGreen NotesBergamotGeraniumMandarinSaffron

Heart

OudLeatherVioletRoseMateDamask Rose

Base

CastoreumSandalwoodAmberPatchouliLabdanumVanillaBenzoinIncense

Top30 to 45 minutes

RoseBlack PepperGinger

Heart2 to 4 hours

RaspberryIncense

Base5 to 8 hours

SandalwoodLeatherWoodsy NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesGinger, Raspberry, Leather and Damask Rose. Durations are only published for Sublime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men13

Unisex38

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,460

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#49,682

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOpulent OdysseyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Opulent Odyssey opens with a crisp breeze of cypress and hot saffron, quickly shifting into a dark heart of leather and rose. Sandalwood and cypriol anchor the base, giving it a smoky dryness that feels sophisticated yet easy to wear in cool autumn weather.

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Sublime by Chaugan presents a spicy, sweet floral composition rooted in dark woods and resins. The fragrance opens with a burst of crisp rose, cracked black pepper, and warm ginger, giving an energetic and spicy introduction. As the opening settles, a sweeter heart emerges, pairing ripe raspberry and lush rose petals …

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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 Odyssey or Sublime?

Opulent Odyssey takes 3 of 4 categories. Opulent Odyssey is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Sublime is rated 3.61/5 from 31 votes. Choose Opulent Odyssey for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sublime for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Opulent Odyssey or Sublime?

Opulent Odyssey lasts longest (Opulent Odyssey 87/100, Sublime 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opulent Odyssey or Sublime?

Projection is very close: Opulent Odyssey 75/100, Sublime 75/100 for sillage.

Do Opulent Odyssey and Sublime smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Ginger, Raspberry, Leather and Damask Rose.

Is Opulent Odyssey or Sublime better for summer or winter?

Opulent Odyssey suits evening wear; Sublime suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opulent Odyssey and Sublime?

Opulent Odyssey has top notes of Cypress, Ginger, Raspberry and Green Notes, heart notes of Oud, Leather, Violet and Rose, a base of Castoreum, Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli. Sublime has top notes of Rose, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Raspberry and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Woodsy Notes and Amber.