Fragrance comparison

Rosa Sublime vs Opal

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 326 ratings analysed

6 wins

Rosa Sublime

Granado

4.05228 votes

Rank #11,552 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Opal

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3298 votes

Rank #18,068 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosa Sublime takes 6 of 7 categories.

Rosa Sublime
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Opal
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rosa Sublime6/7

Opal1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rosa SublimeGranado

OpalBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 51%Had 2%Want 47%

3.32/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

Category winnerRosa SublimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

228 votes

40%Love

18%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

29%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerRosa SublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityRosa Sublime

SillageRosa Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value13

Category winnerRosa SublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

coffee69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegCassisDavana

Heart

RoseGeraniumJasmine

Base

SaffronAmberSandalwood

Top

CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon

Heart

SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran

InformationalShared notesDavana, Rose, Geranium and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring55

Summer43

Fall95

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerOpalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex35

Women62

Men32

Unisex33

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,552

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#18,068

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerRosa SublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rosa Sublime by Granado opens with prickly nutmeg, sharp cassis, and bittersweet davana. Quentin Bisch builds a heavy heart of rich rose and crisp geranium before grounding the composition in dark saffron, warm amber, and creamy sandalwood. It cuts through chilly winter air with a spicy, woody rose profile that stays …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rosa Sublime or Opal?

Rosa Sublime takes 6 of 7 categories. Rosa Sublime is rated 4.05/5 from 228 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes. Choose Rosa Sublime for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rosa Sublime or Opal?

Rosa Sublime lasts longest (Rosa Sublime 76/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rosa Sublime or Opal?

Rosa Sublime projects furthest (Rosa Sublime 65/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rosa Sublime and Opal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Davana, Rose, Geranium and Saffron.

Is Rosa Sublime or Opal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Opal is the stronger pick. For winter, Rosa Sublime is the stronger pick. Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rosa Sublime and Opal?

Rosa Sublime has top notes of Nutmeg, Cassis and Davana, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Saffron, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.