Fragrance comparison

Oud Opulence vs Royal Opera

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

Oud Opulence

Maison de l'Avenir

4.001 votes

Rank #60,715 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Royal Opera

Raydan

4.4715 votes

Rank #31,657 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Opera takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oud Opulence
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Royal Opera
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Oud Opulence1/4

Royal Opera3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud OpulenceMaison de l'Avenir

Royal OperaRaydan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

4.47/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 66%Had 2%Want 32%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

67%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityRoyal Opera

SillageRoyal Opera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value57

Category winnerOud OpulenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

balsamic77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

oud100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

earthy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSaffronCaramelNutmegBulgarian Rose

Heart

PatchouliCedarwoodGeraniumLeatherOudFrankincense

Base

SandalwoodVanillaVetiverAmberMuskMossCopaiba balmPeru Balsam

Top

Oud

Heart

PatchouliSaffron

Base

AmberFrankincenseMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Patchouli, Oud and Frankincense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall92

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,715

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#31,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRoyal OperaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maison de l'Avenir introduces Oud Opulence, a dark woody blend built around saffron, leather, and warm amber. This unisex fragrance targets enthusiasts who appreciate bold, resinous scents. It performs best in cold weather, offering a dense, textured profile that cuts through the winter air while settling into a sweet…

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Royal Opera by Raydan is a distinct unisex fragrance centering on a bold oud-patchouli-saffron profile. Designed for those seeking depth, this woody oriental scent balances animalic intensity with resinous warmth. It performs best in cooler weather or formal evening settings where its complex, spice-heavy character ca…

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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, Oud Opulence or Royal Opera?

Royal Opera takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud Opulence is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Royal Opera is rated 4.47/5 from 15 votes. Choose Oud Opulence for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Royal Opera for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Opulence or Royal Opera?

Royal Opera lasts longest (Royal Opera 84/100, Oud Opulence 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Opulence or Royal Opera?

Royal Opera projects furthest (Royal Opera 79/100, Oud Opulence 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Opulence and Royal Opera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Patchouli, Oud and Frankincense.

Is Oud Opulence or Royal Opera better for summer or winter?

Oud Opulence suits evening wear; Royal Opera suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Opulence and Royal Opera?

Oud Opulence has top notes of Bergamot, Saffron, Caramel and Nutmeg, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Geranium and Leather, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver and Amber. Royal Opera has top notes of Oud, heart notes of Patchouli and Saffron, a base of Amber, Frankincense and Musk.