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Opera Eau de Parfum bottle Opera EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2014 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££££
Opera Grande Eau de Parfum bottle Opera Grande EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Opera EDP
Opera is a full-bodied, complex composition that's divisive, to say the least. Some find it a magnificent, luxurious masterpiece, others a synthetic, cloying mess reminiscent of cheap hairspray. This one's truly a 'love it or hate it' affair.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Opera Grande EDP
This one flies under the radar for some, but for others, it's 'sex in a bottle'. A sumptuously sweet, creamy rose with a bold personality, Opera Grande is divisive, with some finding it one-dimensional, others hailing it as an intricate masterpiece.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Opera EDP
Opera Grande EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Fruity 63% vs 58%
Rose 36% vs 41%
Shared Notes
Nutmeg 30% vs 24%
Ylang-Ylang 26% vs 30%
Ambergris 23% vs 19%
Leather 19% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 22% vs 16%
Vanilla 19% vs 26%
Musk 19% vs 25%
Vetiver 18% vs 16%
Cedar 18% vs 15%

Accords

Opera Opera Grande
100%
Woody
58%
75%
Sweet
100%
68%
Yellow Floral
96%
68%
Fruity
77%
75%
Fresh Spicy
71%
Vanilla
75%
Musky
73%
58%
Powdery
69%
Leather
69%
64%
Animalic
67%
61%
Amber
58%
Patchouli
55%
Earthy
Woody shared
100%
58%
Sweet shared
75%
100%
Yellow Floral shared
68%
96%
Fruity shared
68%
77%
Fresh Spicy shared
75%
71%
75%
73%
Powdery shared
58%
69%
69%
Animalic shared
64%
67%
61%
58%
55%

Performance

Opera Opera Grande
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Opera

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage, often described as 'beast mode', make it unsuitable for an office environment. However, this powerful presence makes Opera an excellent choice for special occasions and cooler evening dates, where its luxurious and bold character can truly shine. Casual wear might be too much for some, but it depends on confidence.

Opera Grande

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent sweetness and luxurious feel make it less suited for a conservative office setting or active sport. However, its sophisticated and sensual character is perfect for dates and evening formal events, while still being able to elevate a casual outing.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, sweet, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Opera EDP
Opera Grande EDP
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