Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Oudh vs Opal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 99 ratings analysed

Patchouli Oudh

Mashaer

5.001 votes

Rank #53,333 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Opal

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3298 votes

Rank #20,425 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opal takes 2 of 2 categories.

Patchouli Oudh
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character.
Opal
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Patchouli Oudh0/2

Opal2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli OudhMashaer

OpalBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.32/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

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

1 vote · too few to score

40%Love

18%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

29%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value13

Category winnerOpalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

camphor61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

coffee69%

aromatic61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bay LeafLavenderCinnamon

Heart

PatchouliGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top

CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon

Heart

SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran

InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Lavender, Cinnamon and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring55

Summer43

Fall95

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men32

Unisex33

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,425

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mashaer Patchouli Oudh opens with a sharp burst of bay leaf and cinnamon before settling into heavy earthy patchouli. As hours pass on skin, warm amber and tonka bean soften the medicinal camphor edge. It sits best on heavy wool coats during crisp autumn evenings when you want a dry, aromatic cloud.

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Opal by Boadicea the Victorious is a dark unisex fragrance built around contrasting cold and warm elements. The scent opens with sharp black pepper, dark roasted coffee, fresh bergamot, bay leaf, and a distinct metallic edge. As the initial sharpness fades, smooth suede, earthy orris root, cocoa, and clary sage bring …

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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, Patchouli Oudh or Opal?

Opal takes 2 of 2 categories. Patchouli Oudh is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes. Choose Patchouli Oudh for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do Patchouli Oudh and Opal smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Lavender, Cinnamon and Patchouli.

Is Patchouli Oudh or Opal better for summer or winter?

Patchouli Oudh suits daytime wear; Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Oudh and Opal?

Patchouli Oudh has top notes of Bay Leaf, Lavender and Cinnamon, heart notes of Patchouli, Geranium and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amber. Opal has top notes of Coffee, Black Pepper, Metallic notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Suede, Orris, Cocoa and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Moss.