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Opera Eau de Parfum bottle Opera EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2019 Year 2014
££ Price Tier ££
Opera Eau de Parfum bottle Opera EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Opera EDP
Xerjoff Opera is a polarising beast, a 'love it or hate it' scent that commands attention. Expect nuclear projection and a divisive, confident aura. If you want something unique that isn't afraid to be extra, this is it.
Acquired
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

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Fruity 64% vs 63%
Rose 35% vs 36%
Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 28% vs 26%
Nutmeg 25% vs 30%
Leather 23% vs 19%
Only in Opera
Amber 22%
Only in Opera
Ambergris 23%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 21% vs 22%
Vanilla 21% vs 19%
Musk 21% vs 19%
Cedar 19% vs 18%
Vetiver 15% vs 18%

Accords

Opera Opera
100%
Woody
100%
82%
Sweet
75%
66%
Fresh Spicy
75%
74%
Fruity
68%
72%
Yellow Floral
68%
66%
Powdery
58%
64%
Leather
Animalic
64%
61%
Amber
61%
58%
Patchouli
58%
58%
Vanilla
Earthy
55%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Sweet shared
82%
75%
Fresh Spicy shared
66%
75%
Fruity shared
74%
68%
Yellow Floral shared
72%
68%
Powdery shared
66%
58%
64%
64%
Amber shared
61%
61%
Patchouli shared
58%
58%
58%
55%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Opera

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its beast-mode performance and strong sillage, Opera is far too assertive for the office or casual wear. It's perfectly suited for formal events and date nights where its opulent, dramatic character can truly shine.

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.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, sweet, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Opera EDP
Opera EDP
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