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    Aqaba Classic vs. Opium (1977)

    Very similar
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    Opium (1977) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Aqaba Classic vs. Opium (1977)
    Aqaba ClassicOpium (1977)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched19981977
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerThierry WasserJean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Aqaba Classic

    Warm Spicy
    Rose
    Amber
    Cinnamon
    White Floral

    Opium (1977)

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Smoky
    Powdery
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CardamomCinnamon
    BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
    Heart
    RoseCloveJasmine
    CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
    Base
    FrankincensePeachIncenseWhite CedarwoodOakmossTea
    MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Aqaba Classic vs. Opium (1977)
    Aqaba ClassicOpium (1977)
    Score4/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Built for the woman who doesn't ask permission. Aqaba Classic is an oriental that wears its history without apology, spice, smoke, and a floral heart that refuses to be ignored.Aqaba Classic
    Opium polarizes for good reason. It smells like nothing modern, clinging to vintage lovers and terrifying everyone else. The clove and carnation heart is gorgeous if you can handle the initial.Opium (1977)

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Aqaba Classic vs. Opium (1977)
    Aqaba ClassicOpium (1977)
    0.27 oz$16.79fragrancenet
    1.7 oz$106.08ecosmetics
    3 oz$172.04ecosmetics
    3.4 oz$99.39fragrancenet

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