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Opus Homme vs Scirocco

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

Updated 140 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scirocco takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Opus Homme

    Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Scirocco

    Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Opus Homme3/7
Scirocco4/7
Ratings & consensus
Scirocco
Community sentiment
Scirocco
Longevity
Scirocco
Sillage & projection
Opus Homme
Value for money
Opus Homme
Versatility
Opus Homme
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Scirocco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Opus HommeArmaf
SciroccoMoresque
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.88/ 5 · 51 votes
Have 45%Had 17%Want 38%
4.26/ 5 · 89 votes
Have 30%Had 7%Want 62%
Category winnerSciroccoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
27%Love
53%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
4%Hate

51 votes

54%Love
27%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerSciroccoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityScirocco

SillageOpus Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value80
¤ Price value53
Category winnerOpus HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
vanilla92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
lavender61%
warm spicy100%
aromatic92%
vanilla84%
leather77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LemonAppleOrangeNeroli
Heart
LavenderCardamomNutmegRosemary
Base
VanillaTonka BeanPatchouliVetiver
Top15-30 mins
SaffronCardamomElemi resinAppleOrange
Heart2-4 hrs
CinnamonNutmegDamask RoseJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaLeatherTonka BeanAmberCedarPatchouliVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesApple, Orange, Cardamom and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Scirocco, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring96
Summer63
Fall100
Winter67
Day75
Night100
Spring78
Summer26
Fall100
Winter90
Day68
Night100
Category winnerOpus HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men86
Unisex14
Women0
Men68
Unisex22
Women11
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,580

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerSciroccoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Opus Homme by Armaf starts with a loud burst of lemon and bitter orange, mixed with a green apple crispness and soapy neroli. This initial bright splash quickly shifts on skin. The middle phase brings forward dry culinary rosemary alongside clean lavender, while nutmeg and cardamom provide a cozy warmth. As the fragra…

Reviews →

Scirocco by Moresque is a warm, spicy amber fragrance centered around a bold hit of saffron, crisp green apple, and smooth leather. The opening pairs tart apple and zesty orange with resinous elemi and aromatic cardamom, giving the impression of spiced cider simmered over fragrant woods. As the blend settles, rich cin…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Opus Homme or Scirocco?

Scirocco takes 4 of 7 categories. Opus Homme is rated 3.88/5 from 51 votes; Scirocco is rated 4.26/5 from 89 votes. Choose Opus Homme for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Scirocco for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Opus Homme or Scirocco?

Scirocco lasts longest (Scirocco 75/100, Opus Homme 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opus Homme or Scirocco?

Opus Homme projects furthest (Opus Homme 72/100, Scirocco 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opus Homme and Scirocco smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Orange, Cardamom and Nutmeg.

Is Opus Homme or Scirocco better for summer or winter?

For summer, Opus Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Scirocco is the stronger pick. Opus Homme suits evening wear; Scirocco suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opus Homme and Scirocco?

Opus Homme has top notes of Lemon, Apple, Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Rosemary, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Vetiver. Scirocco has top notes of Saffron, Cardamom, Elemi resin and Apple, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Damask Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Tonka Bean and Amber.

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