Skip to main content

    Side by side

    Aqaba Spring vs. Opium (1977)

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Aqaba Spring vs. Opium (1977)
    Aqaba SpringOpium (1977)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20051977
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean-Pierre SubrenatJean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic
    Best seasonSpringWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Aqaba Spring

    Fruity
    Warm Spicy
    Rose
    White Floral
    Floral
    Citrus
    Cinnamon
    Green

    Opium (1977)

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Smoky
    Powdery
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CinnamonBlackcurrantMandarin
    BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
    Heart
    RoseJasmineClove
    CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
    Base
    ApricotPeach BlossomBourbon Vanilla
    MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Aqaba Spring vs. Opium (1977)
    Aqaba SpringOpium (1977)
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Warm, fruity, and unapologetically feminine. The rose-heart is the point, not a polite powder-rose, but something with body and intention. Those who want their spring confident will find a keeper.Aqaba Spring
    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 Spring vs. Opium (1977)
    Aqaba SpringOpium (1977)
    0.27 oz$16.79fragrancenet
    1.7 oz$106.08ecosmetics
    3 oz$172.04ecosmetics
    3.4 oz$99.39fragrancenet

    Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.