2019
Opalon
Jacques Cavallier-BelletrudThe nose · 228 fragrances · also made Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum (1995)Portrait →

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Bvlgari  ·  Sold as masculine

Opalon

The quiet confidence found in an understated yet luxurious suit tailored to perfection — crisp, refined, and subtly seductive.

4.50144 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
fresh spicycitrusmuskyaromaticamberanimalic
OpalonPremium · $100–250
41%Similar accords, often for lessFlower by Kenzo Eau de Vie · KenzoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares neroli, ginger and white musk8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting74% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak2%
Weak2%
Moderate22%
Long lasting65%
Eternal10%
SillageStrong52% say strong or enormous
Intimate9%
Moderate38%
Strong45%
Enormous8%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

TopOpening

HeartThe Soul

BaseFoundation

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine51%
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Unisex41%
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Feminine8%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2019, Opalon by Bvlgari is a fragrance crafted by master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. This Oriental Floral scent opens with the zesty freshness of neroli and lemongrass, punctuated by spicy ginger, creating an invigorating contrast that gives way to a heart of geranium and white musk. The composition settles into a base of ambergris, adding a warm, animalic depth that ties together the fresh and aromatic elements.

How to wear it

Opalon's fresh top notes dissipate within the first hour, so a second application after a couple of hours can help maintain its vibrant presence. The musky base notes are best experienced close to skin rather than from afar.

Fig. 01 — Opalon, Bvlgari

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Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud portrait
03 · The nose

Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

Louis Vuitton's master perfumer

Jacques Cavallier Belletrud is the master perfumer at Louis Vuitton and one of the most accomplished noses in the industry.

“It was like a game, but it helped me, step by step, learn the language of perfume.”

Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud · Thames & Hudson / Sharp Magazine profiles
228fragrances
1962born
Frenchnationality

Designer Bvlgari

More from the house · founded 1946 · Italy

Similar accords, often for less

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OpalonRose Goldea Kathleen Kye Edition
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With Bvlgari Rose Goldea Kathleen Kye Edition

Adds rose, floral and woody; shares six accords.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.50/ 5 · 144 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 66%, disliked or hated by 3%.

Love66%
Like21%
OK10%
Dislike3%
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