Slow Dance vs Opulent Odyssey
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opulent Odyssey takes 3 of 4 categories.
Slow DanceChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Opulent OdysseyChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Slow Dance1/4
Opulent Odyssey3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Opulent Odyssey
- Sillage & projection
- Opulent Odyssey
- Value for money
- Opulent Odyssey
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Slow Dance
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Slow DanceByredoOpulent OdysseyMaison de l'AvenirWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 1,955 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 52%Had 5%Want 43%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate
1,651 votes
75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpulent Odyssey
SillageOpulent Odyssey
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOpulent OdysseyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
balsamic84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
leather69%
smoky61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OpoponaxCognac
Heart
LabdanumVioletGeranium
Base
VanillaPatchouliIncense
Top
CypressGingerRaspberryGreen NotesBergamotGeraniumMandarinSaffron
Heart
OudLeatherVioletRoseMateDamask Rose
Base
CastoreumSandalwoodAmberPatchouliLabdanumVanillaBenzoinIncense
InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Violet, Geranium and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring35
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,888
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews253
Overall rank#36,460
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerSlow DanceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSlow Dance by Byredo is a study in contrasts that balances the warmth of cognac and vanilla with the earthy, balsamic depth of opoponax and patchouli. Created by Jérôme Epinette, this unisex scent captures the tension between childhood innocence and adult experience. It is a thoughtful choice for cool autumn nights wh…
Reviews →Opulent Odyssey opens with a crisp breeze of cypress and hot saffron, quickly shifting into a dark heart of leather and rose. Sandalwood and cypriol anchor the base, giving it a smoky dryness that feels sophisticated yet easy to wear in cool autumn weather.
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, Slow Dance or Opulent Odyssey?
Opulent Odyssey takes 3 of 4 categories. Slow Dance is rated 3.74/5 from 1,955 votes; Opulent Odyssey is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Slow Dance for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Opulent Odyssey for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Slow Dance or Opulent Odyssey?
Opulent Odyssey lasts longest (Opulent Odyssey 87/100, Slow Dance 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Slow Dance or Opulent Odyssey?
Opulent Odyssey projects furthest (Opulent Odyssey 75/100, Slow Dance 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Slow Dance and Opulent Odyssey smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Violet, Geranium and Vanilla.
Is Slow Dance or Opulent Odyssey better for summer or winter?
Opulent Odyssey suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Slow Dance and Opulent Odyssey?
Slow Dance has top notes of Opoponax and Cognac, heart notes of Labdanum, Violet and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Incense. Opulent Odyssey has top notes of Cypress, Ginger, Raspberry and Green Notes, heart notes of Oud, Leather, Violet and Rose, a base of Castoreum, Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli.
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