Persian Wood
AvonCologne1956
Side by side
Persian Wood vs. Opium (1977)
Opium (1977) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Persian Wood | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1956 | 1977 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Persian Wood
Warm Spicy
Woody
Amber
Floral
Musky
Opium (1977)
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Aromatic
Smoky
Powdery
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesCitruses
BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
Heart
Spicy NotesOriental NotesFloral NotesOriental Spices
CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
Base
Woody NotesVetiverOakmoss
MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Persian Wood | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Old school character is the whole point. Where modern fragrances chase performance metrics, Persian Wood rewards the wearer willing to linger. Aldehydes, powder, wood, for the knowing.Persian Wood
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
| Persian Wood | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $16.79fragrancenet |
| 1.7 oz | — | $106.08ecosmetics |
| 3 oz | — | $172.04ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $99.39fragrancenet |
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