Fragrance comparison

The Opening vs Oriental Rose

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

The Opening

NEH

3.6043 votes

Rank #18,877 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Oriental Rose

Vertus

3.8665 votes

Rank #14,120 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oriental Rose takes 5 of 7 categories.

The Opening
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oriental Rose
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Opening2/7

Oriental Rose5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The OpeningNEH

Oriental RoseVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 43%Had 9%Want 48%

3.86/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 51%

Category winnerOriental RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

23%Like

19%Ok

14%Dislike

9%Hate

43 votes

34%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerOriental RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityOriental Rose

SillageOriental Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value41

Category winnerThe OpeningBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

warm spicy77%

powdery65%

balsamic53%

soft spicy42%

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

violet61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiPink PepperCardamom

Heart

LavenderVioletOrris

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverPapyrusGaiacSage

Top

LavenderSaffronCardamomOlibanumLemon

Heart

OrrisVioletRosePatchouliGuaiac WoodCloves

Base

MuskVanillaAmberSandalwoodVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lavender, Violet and Orris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring76

Summer52

Fall100

Winter71

Day88

Night100

Category winnerThe OpeningMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex50

Women16

Men23

Unisex63

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,877

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#14,120

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOriental RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Oriental Rose by Vertus is a dry, powdery rose fragrance backed by warm spices and a woody base. Designed for cool autumn evenings, it offers a unisex profile where lavender and saffron give way to a heavy, clean iris texture. It is a long-lasting option for those who want an alternative to traditional, sweet floral s…

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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, The Opening or Oriental Rose?

Oriental Rose takes 5 of 7 categories. The Opening is rated 3.60/5 from 43 votes; Oriental Rose is rated 3.86/5 from 65 votes. Choose The Opening for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oriental Rose for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Opening or Oriental Rose?

Oriental Rose lasts longest (Oriental Rose 74/100, The Opening 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Opening or Oriental Rose?

Oriental Rose projects furthest (Oriental Rose 68/100, The Opening 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Opening and Oriental Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lavender, Violet and Orris.

Is The Opening or Oriental Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Opening is the stronger pick. For winter, The Opening is the stronger pick. The Opening suits daytime wear; Oriental Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Opening and Oriental Rose?

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. Oriental Rose has top notes of Lavender, Saffron, Cardamom and Olibanum, heart notes of Orris, Violet, Rose and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.