Fragrance comparison

The Voice of Reason vs Ophir

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 210 ratings analysed

The Voice of Reason

Lush

3.24139 votes

Rank #17,075 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ophir

Blackbird

3.7071 votes

Rank #17,697 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ophir takes 4 of 7 categories.

The Voice of Reason
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ophir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

The Voice of Reason3/7

Ophir4/7

Ratings & consensus: Ophir
Community sentiment: Ophir
Longevity: The Voice of Reason
Sillage & projection: The Voice of Reason
Value for money: Ophir
Versatility: Ophir
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

OphirBlackbird

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.24/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%

Category winnerOphirRating 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

15%Love

52%Like

21%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerOphirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityThe Voice of Reason

SillageThe Voice of Reason

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value53

Category winnerOphirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

powdery44%

rose30%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

amber48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

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

Notes

SandalwoodCedarVetiverWoody NotesCypress LeafOlibanumOpoponaxBay LeafSaffronGuaiac WoodHazelnutPistachio

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes and Sandalwood. 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

Spring56

Summer15

Fall100

Winter81

Day100

Night–

Category winnerOphirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex63

Women13

Men19

Unisex81

Women0

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#17,697

PerfumerAaron Way

Launched—

Reviews10

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…

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Blackbird Ophir opens with a sharp flash of green myrtle and cypress leaf before settling into a warm, creamy core of sandalwood and cedar. Nutmeg and pistachio lend a dry, savory richness rather than sugary sweetness. It wears close to the skin, making it a quiet choice for crisp autumn afternoons in an office or gal…

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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 Ophir?

Ophir takes 4 of 7 categories. The Voice of Reason is rated 3.24/5 from 139 votes; Ophir is rated 3.70/5 from 71 votes. Choose The Voice of Reason for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ophir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Voice of Reason or Ophir?

The Voice of Reason lasts longest (The Voice of Reason 72/100, Ophir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Voice of Reason or Ophir?

The Voice of Reason projects furthest (The Voice of Reason 58/100, Ophir 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Voice of Reason and Ophir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Woody Notes and Sandalwood.

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

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