Fragrance comparison

The Opening vs Sultanate of Oman

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 549 ratings analysed

The Opening

NEH

3.6043 votes

Rank #18,877 WoodyAromatic

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60%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Sultanate of Oman

Roja Dove · 2016

4.32506 votes

Rank #669 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sultanate of Oman 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.
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 Opening2/7

Sultanate of Oman5/7

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

The OpeningNEH

Sultanate of OmanRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 43%Had 9%Want 48%

4.32/ 5 · 506 votes

Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%

Category winnerSultanate of OmanRating 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

64%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

256 votes

Category winnerSultanate of OmanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevitySultanate of Oman

SillageSultanate of Oman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value44

Category winnerThe OpeningBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

warm spicy77%

powdery65%

balsamic53%

soft spicy42%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

powdery61%

oud46%

fruity38%

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

elemiPink PepperCardamom

Heart

LavenderVioletOrris

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverPapyrusGaiacSage

Top

GrapefruitOrange

Heart

RaspberryRose de MaiJasmineViolet

Base

Agarwood (Oud)elemiIncenseGuaiac WoodCardamomGurjan balsamSaffronPapyrus

InformationalShared noteselemi, Cardamom, Violet 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

Spring87

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day93

Night100

Category winnerThe OpeningMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex50

Women16

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,877

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#669

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched2016

Reviews98

Category winnerSultanate of OmanHigher 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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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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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 Sultanate of Oman?

Sultanate of Oman takes 5 of 7 categories. The Opening is rated 3.60/5 from 43 votes; Sultanate of Oman is rated 4.32/5 from 506 votes. Choose The Opening for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. 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.

Which lasts longer, The Opening or Sultanate of Oman?

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

Which projects more, The Opening or Sultanate of Oman?

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

Do The Opening and Sultanate of Oman smell similar?

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

Is The Opening or Sultanate of Oman 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; Sultanate of Oman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. 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.