Fragrance comparison

W vs Opal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

Nahélie Sweden

3.502 votes

Rank #70,405 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Opal

Byblos

5.001 votes

Rank #42,995 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

W takes 2 of 3 categories.

W
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Opal
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

W2/3

Opal1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WNahélie Sweden

OpalByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityW

SillageW

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy86%

floral72%

patchouli58%

rose44%

white floral30%

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Spicy Notes

Heart

Jasmine SambacFloral NotesRose

Base

Woody NotesPatchouliCedarVanilla

Top

Mandarin OrangeMarigoldMirabelle Plum

Heart

CedarRoseJasmine Sambac

Base

MuskPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Rose, Patchouli and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,405

PerfumerIsabelle Gellé

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nahélie Sweden W delivers a quiet blend of dry woods and bright floral notes. Isabelle Gellé crafts a scent that opens with warm spices before settling into damascene rose and sweet vanilla. It feels like walking through a cool forest on a late October afternoon. The scent hugs the skin without overwhelming.

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Opal by Byblos is a woody, citrus-forward fragrance for women. It opens with the crisp brightness of mandarin orange and mirabelle plum before grounding itself in a heart of cedar and jasmine sambac. The dry-down relies on a steady blend of musk and patchouli, making it a reliable choice for casual office wear during …

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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, W or Opal?

W takes 2 of 3 categories. W is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Opal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose W for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Opal for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, W or Opal?

W lasts longest (W 80/100, Opal 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, W or Opal?

W projects furthest (W 50/100, Opal 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do W and Opal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Rose, Patchouli and Cedar.

Is W or Opal better for summer or winter?

W suits day or night wear; Opal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in W and Opal?

W has top notes of Spicy Notes, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Floral Notes and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Patchouli, Cedar and Vanilla. Opal has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Marigold and Mirabelle Plum, heart notes of Cedar, Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla.