Opuluxe vs 1953
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1953 takes 3 of 4 categories.
OpuluxeChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
1953Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Opuluxe1/4
19533/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1953
- Sillage & projection
- 1953
- Value for money
- 1953
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opuluxe
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
OpuluxePana Dora1953Aromas de SalazarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
29%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
5%Hate
42 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1953
Sillage1953
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1953Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
leather69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronBrazilian RosewoodBasilMyrrhClary SageCorianderVetiver
Heart
CinnamonOsmanthusCarnationThyme
Base
SandalwoodMineral notesMuskSuedeTimurCastoreumBenzoinOakmoss
Top
TangerineBergamotSaffronCorianderPlum
Heart
Black PepperCarnationCinnamonIndonesian Patchouli LeafNarcissus
Base
Vanilla AbsoluteStyraxMyrrhOpoponaxOakmossCoconutMuskGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Myrrh, Coriander and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring85
Summer15
Fall90
Winter100
Day100
Night92
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,485
PerfumerIbrahim Al Zoabi
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#48,810
PerfumerMichael Salazar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOpuluxeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOpuluxe hits skin with an intense burst of bitter saffron, camphoraceous basil, and resinous myrrh before settling into a dense herbal spine. Ibrahim Al Zoabi constructs a heavy, aromatic opening that feels raw and medicinal, anchored by clary sage and sharp coriander. As the initial heat calms down, a dusty cinnamon …
Reviews →1953 by Aromas de Salazar opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, zesty tangerine, and dark plum, laced with coriander and saffron. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a heavy spice core dominated by black pepper, cinnamon, and clove. Green carnation and earthy Indonesian patchouli add texture, preventing the…
Reviews →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, Opuluxe or 1953?
1953 takes 3 of 4 categories. Opuluxe is rated 4.00/5 from 42 votes; 1953 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Opuluxe for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose 1953 for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Which lasts longer, Opuluxe or 1953?
1953 lasts longest (1953 100/100, Opuluxe 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Opuluxe or 1953?
1953 projects furthest (1953 100/100, Opuluxe 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Opuluxe and 1953 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Myrrh, Coriander and Cinnamon.
Is Opuluxe or 1953 better for summer or winter?
Opuluxe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Opuluxe and 1953?
Opuluxe has top notes of Saffron, Brazilian Rosewood, Basil and Myrrh, heart notes of Cinnamon, Osmanthus, Carnation and Thyme, a base of Sandalwood, Mineral notes, Musk and Suede. 1953 has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Saffron and Coriander, heart notes of Black Pepper, Carnation, Cinnamon and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Styrax, Myrrh and Opoponax.
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