Fragrance comparison

Patrick vs Opportune

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 381 ratings analysed

5 wins

Patrick

SpongeBob Squarepants

4.64280 votes

Rank #25,850 MarineAromatic

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6%scent match

Clearly different

Opportune

Amway

3.91101 votes

Rank #17,887 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patrick takes 5 of 7 categories.

Patrick
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Opportune
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Patrick5/7

Opportune2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatrickSpongeBob Squarepants

OpportuneAmway

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 280 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 28%Had 50%Want 22%

Category winnerPatrickRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

8%Like

3%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

280 votes

27%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerPatrickMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage90

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPatrick

SillagePatrick

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value46

Category winnerPatrickBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

marine100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

salty77%

green69%

floral61%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

citrus74%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SeagrassSea NotesAppleCitrusesFreesia

Heart

SaltMintWater LilyWatery CyclamenRose

Base

MossVetiverWhite MuskSandalwood

Top

LavenderBergamotAmalfi LemonArtemisiaWatermelonGrapefruitThymeMint

Heart

PeonyFreesiaLotusJasmine

Base

VetiverBalsam FirPatchouliCedarOakmossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Mint, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter90

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer76

Fall57

Winter60

Day100

Night30

Category winnerOpportuneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,850

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,887

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerOpportuneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patrick by SpongeBob Squarepants is a lively marine and aromatic eau de toilette that opens with a splash of crisp green apple, zesty citruses, and fresh seagrass. As the initial spray settles, the fragrance reveals a breezy heart of cool mint, sea salt, and soft water lily that smells clean and invigorating. The base…

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Opportune by Amway is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance for men, centered around an energizing blend of bergamot, lemon, and mint. It leans into herbal and woody undertones, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear. Ideal for warmer days when you need a clean, refreshing profile that keeps you feeling sharp a…

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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, Patrick or Opportune?

Patrick takes 5 of 7 categories. Patrick is rated 4.64/5 from 280 votes; Opportune is rated 3.91/5 from 101 votes. Choose Patrick for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Opportune for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patrick or Opportune?

Patrick lasts longest (Patrick 92/100, Opportune 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patrick or Opportune?

Patrick projects furthest (Patrick 90/100, Opportune 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patrick and Opportune smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Freesia, Mint, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Patrick or Opportune better for summer or winter?

For summer, Opportune is the stronger pick. For winter, Patrick is the stronger pick. Opportune suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patrick and Opportune?

Patrick has top notes of Seagrass, Sea Notes, Apple and Citruses, heart notes of Salt, Mint, Water Lily and Watery Cyclamen, a base of Moss, Vetiver, White Musk and Sandalwood. Opportune has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Artemisia, heart notes of Peony, Freesia, Lotus and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Balsam Fir, Patchouli and Cedar.