Opera opens with, in my nose, flowers. I really smell helitrope that is not in it but I can detect it. It is a wonderful unique scent that will not please everyone. I get no rose that's not bad by the way.
Difficult to say whether it tends feminine or masculine. Doesn't really matter, the suede/leather that comes forward in the drydown does not so much smooth the scent but completes it.
The black casing of the bottle is well chosen because I think it is a true black gem.
Not easy to love but one to cherish once you do.
