Philos Opus Noir vs Opera

Philos Opus Noir shares Opera's fruit-and-rose opening before leather and nutmeg add depth. Vanilla and vetiver connect the finishes. Musk and cedar add their own accents in the alternative's base, while Opera gives patchouli a more explicit role.

How they compare

Philos Opus Noir could suit you if you’d like less floral notes than Opera.

Scent accords and expected performance: Philos Opus Noir compared with Opera
AlternativePhilos Opus NoirAccord or measureOriginalOpera
Scent profile
Floral
Fruity
Woody
Sweet
Leather
Warm Spicy
Performance
StrongProjectionStrong
Long-lasting6–9 hrsLongevityVery long-lasting9+ hrs
Key differences
  • Less floralEstimated 4 out of 5 for Philos Opus Noir, 5 for Opera.
  • Shorter longevityEstimated long-lasting for Philos Opus Noir, very long-lasting for Opera.
Reading this chart

Estimated prominence, from 1 (a background trace) to 5 (defining). Hour ranges vary by wearer. About these scores

Performance notes

Based on community wear reports. Results vary by skin, application and batch.

Opera

Reviewed

Retrieved accounts describe above-average or good projection.

Philos Opus Noir

Reviewed

Six-plus-hour and nine-to-ten-hour accounts, strong early diffusion.

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