Karl Vienna Opera
Perfumer: Aliénor Massenet
32 ratings
From your scent profile
Karl Lagerfeld Karl Vienna Opera is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days.
Skunky's take: A candidate for the summer vacation bag.
How does it perform?
From 29 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
69% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Green
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
Fresh
Citrus
Green
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
WoodyWhat does Karl Vienna Opera smell like?
It opens with basil, black pepper and grapefruit, where citrus and spice make a lively start. In the heart, lavender, apple and sage add a green, slightly sweet side, while vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood settle it onto a woody base. A synthetic edge runs through the accords.
Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, business and daily wear lead the occasions. It is described as a men's fragrance. Carven Carven pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and s.Oliver Outstanding Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Basil
- Black pepper
- Grapefruit
First hours
- Lavender
- Apple
- Sage
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Cedarwood
- Sandalwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 42%Spring
- 33%Summer
- 17%Autumn
- 8%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Casual31%
- Office24%
- Daytime20%
- Evening11%
- Sport7%
- Nighttime7%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
65% matchCarven pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)
Carven · 2014
65% matchOutstanding Men (Eau de Toilette)
s.Oliver · 2015
60% matchPerformance & Energy
MBR Medical Beauty Research
59% matchNoble Cavale
Loumari · 2021
58% matchIntimately Yours Men
David Beckham · 2010
58% matchPulse
Axe · 2003
55% matchOnly The Brave Wild
Diesel · 2014
51% matchHugo (Eau de Toilette)
Hugo Boss · 1995
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Last updated: October 26, 2026