Rare Emeralds
AvonEau de Toilette1999
Side by side
Rare Emeralds vs. Opium (1977)
Is Rare Emeralds better than Opium (1977)?
Opium (1977) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
SandalwoodWhite RoseBergamot
woodyfresh spicyaromaticpowderywarm spicy
This match is computed by our similarity model. 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 Rare Emeralds and Opium (1977)?
| Rare Emeralds | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1999 | 1977 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Rare Emeralds and Opium (1977) smell?
Rare Emeralds
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Aromatic
Rose
Powdery
Musky
White Floral
Opium (1977)
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Aromatic
Smoky
Powdery
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Rare Emeralds and Opium (1977) share?
Top
GeraniumBergamotOrange
BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
Heart
JasmineWhite Rose
CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
Base
CedarSandalwoodMusk
MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineGeraniumWhite Rose
CarnationOrris RootLily of the ValleyRose
Citric Notes
BergamotOrange
BergamotMandarin Orange
Woody Notes
CedarSandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Rare Emeralds and Opium (1977) work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Rare Emeralds or Opium (1977)?
| Rare Emeralds | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Rare Emeralds and Opium (1977)?
Rare Emeralds doesn't announce itself. The green geranium hits first, almost astringent, creating a crisp opening. Jasmine brings warmth and white rose adds softness as the fragrance develops.Rare Emeralds
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 Rare Emeralds and Opium (1977)
| Rare Emeralds | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $106.08ecosmetics |
| 3 oz | — | $172.04ecosmetics |
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