Fragrance comparison

Shay Rose vs Opalerosa

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

5 wins

Shay Rose

Anfasic

3.7929 votes

Rank #49,395 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Opalerosa

Omnia Profumi

3.2010 votes

Rank #60,803 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shay Rose takes 5 of 5 categories.

Shay Rose
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Opalerosa
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Shay Rose5/5

Opalerosa0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shay RoseAnfasic

OpalerosaOmnia Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 31%Had 26%Want 43%

3.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerShay RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

20%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

30%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityShay Rose

SillageShay Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value34

Category winnerShay RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose83%

violet65%

powdery48%

floral30%

rose100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

woody77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both rose, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet

Heart

Rose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseViolet

Base

PralineVanillaAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesViolet, Rose and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Summer100

Fall43

Winter29

Day80

Night100

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,803

PerfumerFabrizio Tagliacarne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShay RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shay Rose opens with sweet violet petals that settle quickly into a velvety red rose. Deep agarwood sits in the background, anchoring the floral top notes with resinous warmth. It fits best on chilly autumn evenings or inside air-conditioned rooms where the dry woodiness can project without feeling sticky.

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Opalerosa by Omnia Profumi presents a woody floral profile grounded in rose, praline, and agarwood. Launched in 2020 by Fabrizio Tagliacarne, this unisex creation balances citrus brightness with deep, resinous undertones. It wears best during autumn evenings, offering a multifaceted character that shifts between sweet…

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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, Shay Rose or Opalerosa?

Shay Rose takes 5 of 5 categories. Shay Rose is rated 3.79/5 from 29 votes; Opalerosa is rated 3.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Shay Rose for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Opalerosa for a rose and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shay Rose or Opalerosa?

Shay Rose lasts longest (Shay Rose 85/100, Opalerosa 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shay Rose or Opalerosa?

Shay Rose projects furthest (Shay Rose 75/100, Opalerosa 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shay Rose and Opalerosa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Rose and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Shay Rose or Opalerosa better for summer or winter?

Shay Rose suits evening wear; Opalerosa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shay Rose and Opalerosa?

Shay Rose has top notes of Violet, heart notes of Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud). Opalerosa has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Violet, a base of Praline, Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.