Royal Opera vs The Royal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Royal Opera takes 1 of 1 categories.
Royal OperaChoose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
The RoyalChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character.
Royal Opera1/1
The Royal0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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
Royal OperaRaydanThe RoyalAdleen Haute ParfumerieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.47/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 66%Had 2%Want 32%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
20%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
earthy61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
fruity61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Oud
Heart
PatchouliSaffron
Base
AmberFrankincenseMusk
Top
Dried FruitsSaffronBergamot
Heart
FrankincenseOrrisRose
Base
AmberSandalwoodMuskOud
InformationalShared notesOud, Saffron, Amber 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 seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall92
Winter100
Day25
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,657
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#72,668
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRoyal OperaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoyal 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…
Reviews →The Royal by Adleen Haute Parfumerie is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. The Royal was launched in 2025. Top notes are Dried Fruits, Saffron and Bergamot; middle notes are Frankincense, Orris and Rose; base notes are Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Oud.
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Royal Opera or The Royal?
Royal Opera takes 1 of 1 categories. Royal Opera is rated 4.47/5 from 15 votes; The Royal is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Royal Opera for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Royal for a amber and warm spicy character.
Do Royal Opera and The Royal smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Oud, Saffron, Amber and Frankincense.
Is Royal Opera or The Royal better for summer or winter?
Royal Opera suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Royal Opera and The Royal?
Royal Opera has top notes of Oud, heart notes of Patchouli and Saffron, a base of Amber, Frankincense and Musk. The Royal has top notes of Dried Fruits, Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Frankincense, Orris and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Oud.
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