Opera
woody up front, then sweet, settling into fruity.
About
Opera by Xerjoff is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for women and men. Opera was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Chris Maurice. Top notes are Fruits and Turkish Rose; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Nutmeg, Leather and Amber; base notes are Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla, Virginia Cedar and…
Nose: Chris Maurice
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
- Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Opera smell like?
woody up front, then sweet, settling into fruity. Dominant accords: woody, sweet, fruity.
What notes are in Opera?
Top: Fruits, Turkish Rose. Heart: Ylang-Ylang, Nutmeg, Leather, Amber. Base: Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla, Virginia Cedar, Haitian Vetiver.
How long does Opera last?
Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Opera loud?
Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.
What season is Opera best for?
Winter is the top pick (34%). Fall is second at 33%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Opera?
Night wear leads at 66%. Day is a secondary pick at 34%.
Is Opera for men or women?
Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 49% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Opera?
Composed by Chris Maurice. Released in 2019.
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