Fragrance comparison

The Voice of Reason vs Opal

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 237 ratings analysed

5 wins

The Voice of Reason

Lush

3.24139 votes

Rank #17,075 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Opal

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3298 votes

Rank #18,527 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Voice of Reason takes 5 of 7 categories.

The Voice of Reason
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Opal
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

The Voice of Reason5/7

Opal2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Voice of ReasonLush

OpalBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.24/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.32/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

Category winnerOpalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

125 votes

40%Love

18%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

29%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerThe Voice of ReasonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityThe Voice of Reason

SillageThe Voice of Reason

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value13

Category winnerThe Voice of ReasonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

powdery44%

rose30%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

coffee69%

aromatic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woody NotesSandalwoodTonka BeanRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon

Heart

SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer31

Fall100

Winter90

Day80

Night100

Spring55

Summer43

Fall95

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerOpalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex63

Women13

Men32

Unisex33

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,075

PerfumerMark Constantine, Simon Constantine

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#18,527

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe Voice of ReasonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A dry, woody oriental with sandalwood, tonka and rose, The Voice of Reason leans smoky, warm and slightly powdery rather than sugary. It opens with a dark, jazz-club mood and settles into a smooth woody amber finish. This suits wearers who enjoy textured, atmospheric scents with a unisex profile. It can feel especial…

Reviews →

Opal by Boadicea the Victorious is a dark unisex fragrance built around contrasting cold and warm elements. The scent opens with sharp black pepper, dark roasted coffee, fresh bergamot, bay leaf, and a distinct metallic edge. As the initial sharpness fades, smooth suede, earthy orris root, cocoa, and clary sage bring …

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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 Voice of Reason or Opal?

The Voice of Reason takes 5 of 7 categories. The Voice of Reason is rated 3.24/5 from 139 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes. Choose The Voice of Reason for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Voice of Reason or Opal?

The Voice of Reason lasts longest (The Voice of Reason 72/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Voice of Reason or Opal?

The Voice of Reason projects furthest (The Voice of Reason 58/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Voice of Reason and Opal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Rose.

Is The Voice of Reason or Opal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Opal is the stronger pick. For winter, Opal is the stronger pick. The Voice of Reason suits evening wear; Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Voice of Reason and Opal?

The Voice of Reason features Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Rose. Opal has top notes of Coffee, Black Pepper, Metallic notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Suede, Orris, Cocoa and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Moss.