Perle Noire
AvonEau de Toilette1993
Side by side
Perle Noire vs. Opium (1977)
Is Perle Noire better than Opium (1977)?
Opium (1977) rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
CarnationRose
warm spicyamberwoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Perle Noire and Opium (1977)?
| Perle Noire | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1993 | 1977 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Pierre Subrenat | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Perle Noire and Opium (1977) smell?
Perle Noire
Warm Spicy
Floral
Amber
Rose
Woody
Opium (1977)
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Aromatic
Smoky
Powdery
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Perle Noire and Opium (1977) share?
Top—
BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
Heart
CarnationFruity NotesSpicy Notes
CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
Base
Woody NotesRoseOriental NotesClove
MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CarnationRose
CarnationOrris RootLily of the ValleyRose
Spicy Notes
CloveSpicy Notes
CinnamonCorianderBlack Pepper
Fruity Notes
Fruity Notes
CoconutPlumPeach
Oriental Notes
Oriental Notes
MyrrhBenzoinVanilla
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Perle Noire and Opium (1977) work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Perle Noire or Opium (1977)?
| Perle Noire | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Perle Noire and Opium (1977)?
The clove is not a suggestion here. It's the first word, spoken firmly, before the rose and carnation pull it back toward warmth. Built for someone who knows exactly what they want.Perle Noire
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
Where to buy Perle Noire and Opium (1977)
| Perle Noire | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $106.08ecosmetics |
| 3 oz | — | $172.04ecosmetics |
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