Fragrance comparison

Sillage vs The Scent Of Opatija

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Sillage

Marilyn Miglin

4.254 votes

Rank #43,574 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

The Scent Of Opatija

Croatian Perfume House · 2018

3.754 votes

Rank #62,648 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sillage takes 2 of 2 categories.

Sillage
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Scent Of Opatija
Choose it for a floral and citrus character.

Sillage2/2

The Scent Of Opatija0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SillageMarilyn Miglin

The Scent Of OpatijaCroatian Perfume House

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSillage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber88%

marine77%

aquatic65%

aromatic53%

fresh42%

floral100%

citrus83%

fresh65%

woody48%

aromatic30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Floral NotesMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

Water LilyHortensiaOrchidMagnolia

Base2 to 3 hours

Sea NotesAmberSandalwood

Top

LemonBergamotMandarin OrangePeach

Heart

FreesiaMagnoliaPeonyJasmineWater Lily

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Water Lily, Magnolia and Amber. Durations are only published for Sillage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#62,648

PerfumerTomislav Vrbanec

Launched2018

Reviews0

Category winnerSillageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sillage by Marilyn Miglin delivers an unusual pairing of oceanic freshness and rich warmth. The scent begins with bright mandarin orange and general floral notes, creating a crisp and radiant opening. In the heart, watery petals take over as water lily, hortensia, orchid, and magnolia provide a lush floral bouquet wit…

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The Scent Of Opatija by Croatian Perfume House delivers a refreshing burst of sunshine that feels like a morning stroll through a coastal Mediterranean garden. The fragrance opens with sparkling lemon, crisp bergamot, and juicy peach slices, providing an instant jolt of bright energy. As the initial citrus sparkle set…

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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, Sillage or The Scent Of Opatija?

Sillage takes 2 of 2 categories. Sillage is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; The Scent Of Opatija is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Sillage for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Scent Of Opatija for a floral and citrus character.

Which projects more, Sillage or The Scent Of Opatija?

Sillage projects furthest (Sillage 75/100, The Scent Of Opatija 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sillage and The Scent Of Opatija smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Water Lily, Magnolia and Amber.

Is Sillage or The Scent Of Opatija better for summer or winter?

Sillage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sillage and The Scent Of Opatija?

Sillage has top notes of Floral Notes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Lily, Hortensia, Orchid and Magnolia, a base of Sea Notes, Amber and Sandalwood. The Scent Of Opatija has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Freesia, Magnolia, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Amber.