Fragrance comparison

Sultanate of Oman vs The Opening

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 549 ratings analysed

5 wins

Sultanate of Oman

Roja Dove · 2016

4.32506 votes

Rank #669 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

The Opening

NEH

3.6043 votes

Rank #18,885 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sultanate of Oman takes 5 of 7 categories.

Sultanate of Oman
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
The Opening
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sultanate of Oman5/7

The Opening2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sultanate of OmanRoja Dove

The OpeningNEH

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 506 votes

Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%

3.60/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 43%Had 9%Want 48%

Category winnerSultanate of OmanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

256 votes

35%Love

23%Like

19%Ok

14%Dislike

9%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerSultanate of OmanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevitySultanate of Oman

SillageSultanate of Oman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value47

Category winnerThe OpeningBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

powdery61%

oud46%

fruity38%

woody100%

aromatic88%

warm spicy77%

powdery65%

balsamic53%

soft spicy42%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitOrange

Heart

RaspberryRose de MaiJasmineViolet

Base

Agarwood (Oud)elemiIncenseGuaiac WoodCardamomGurjan balsamSaffronPapyrus

Top

elemiPink PepperCardamom

Heart

LavenderVioletOrris

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverPapyrusGaiacSage

InformationalShared notesViolet, elemi, Cardamom and Papyrus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day93

Night100

Spring87

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Category winnerThe OpeningMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

Men34

Unisex50

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#669

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched2016

Reviews98

Overall rank#18,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSultanate of OmanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sultanate of Oman wears as a polished frankincense and oud scent with a bright citrus opening, a subtle floral and raspberry lift, and a dry smoky base of woods, resins, and soft powder. It feels formal, textured, and quietly opulent. This suits someone who enjoys incense first, sweetness second. Many wearers find it …

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The Opening by NEH is a woody aromatic fragrance built around cardamom, violet, and dry cedarwood. It opens with a crisp pop of pink pepper and resinous elemi before settling into a cool, powdery heart of orris. Suited for crisp autumn mornings, professional office wear, and quiet evenings, it stays close to the skin …

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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, Sultanate of Oman or The Opening?

Sultanate of Oman takes 5 of 7 categories. Sultanate of Oman is rated 4.32/5 from 506 votes; The Opening is rated 3.60/5 from 43 votes. Choose Sultanate of Oman for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose The Opening for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sultanate of Oman or The Opening?

Sultanate of Oman lasts longest (Sultanate of Oman 82/100, The Opening 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sultanate of Oman or The Opening?

Sultanate of Oman projects furthest (Sultanate of Oman 71/100, The Opening 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sultanate of Oman and The Opening smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, elemi, Cardamom and Papyrus.

Is Sultanate of Oman or The Opening better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Opening is the stronger pick. For winter, Sultanate of Oman is the stronger pick. Sultanate of Oman suits day or night wear; The Opening suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sultanate of Oman and The Opening?

Sultanate of Oman has top notes of Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Raspberry, Rose de Mai, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Agarwood (Oud), elemi, Incense and Guaiac Wood. The Opening has top notes of elemi, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Violet and Orris, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Papyrus.