Fragrance comparison

Vanilla Mudslide vs Opal

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 263 ratings analysed

6 wins

Vanilla Mudslide

BLNDRGRPHY

4.33165 votes

Rank #6,066 MuskyVodka

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

Opal

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3298 votes

Rank #20,310 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla Mudslide takes 6 of 7 categories.

Vanilla Mudslide
Choose it for a musky and vodka character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Opal
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Vanilla Mudslide6/7

Opal1/7

Ratings & consensus: Vanilla Mudslide
Community sentiment: Vanilla Mudslide
Longevity: Vanilla Mudslide
Sillage & projection: Vanilla Mudslide
Value for money: Vanilla Mudslide
Versatility: Opal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vanilla Mudslide

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanilla MudslideBLNDRGRPHY

OpalBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 165 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

3.32/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

Category winnerVanilla MudslideRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

165 votes

40%Love

18%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

29%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerVanilla MudslideMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityVanilla Mudslide

SillageVanilla Mudslide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value13

Category winnerVanilla MudslideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

vodka92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

cacao69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

coffee69%

aromatic61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ButterBitter AlmondCoconut Milk

Heart

VanillaCocoaSweet AlmondCoffeeDavana

Base

VodkaIso E SuperWhite MuskAmbroxan

Top

CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon

Heart

SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran

InformationalShared notesCocoa, Coffee and Davana. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring55

Summer43

Fall95

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerOpalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex59

Women24

Men32

Unisex33

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#20,310

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerVanilla MudslideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BLNDRGRPHY Vanilla Mudslide opens with a rich wave of salted butter, bitter almond, and creamy coconut milk before settling into a warm core of vanilla bean, dark cocoa, and roasted coffee. Unlike heavy dessert scents that feel thick and suffocating, the base stays crisp with vodka, Iso E Super, and clean white musk. …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vanilla Mudslide or Opal?

Vanilla Mudslide takes 6 of 7 categories. Vanilla Mudslide is rated 4.33/5 from 165 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes. Choose Vanilla Mudslide for a musky and vodka character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Mudslide or Opal?

Vanilla Mudslide lasts longest (Vanilla Mudslide 71/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanilla Mudslide or Opal?

Vanilla Mudslide projects furthest (Vanilla Mudslide 61/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanilla Mudslide and Opal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cocoa, Coffee and Davana.

Is Vanilla Mudslide or Opal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Opal is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanilla Mudslide is the stronger pick. Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanilla Mudslide and Opal?

Vanilla Mudslide has top notes of Butter, Bitter Almond and Coconut Milk, heart notes of Vanilla, Cocoa, Sweet Almond and Coffee, a base of Vodka, Iso E Super, White Musk and Ambroxan. 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.