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    Colors de Benetton (Original) vs. Opium Vapeurs de Parfum

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Colors de Benetton (Original) peaks in summer, while Opium Vapeurs de Parfum belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Colors de Benetton (Original) vs. Opium Vapeurs de Parfum
    Colors de Benetton (Original)Opium Vapeurs de Parfum
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteParfum
    Launched19872012
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerBernard Ellena—
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Colors de Benetton (Original)

    White Floral
    Sweet
    Fruity
    Green
    Tropical
    Woody
    Fresh
    Fresh Spicy

    Opium Vapeurs de Parfum

    White Floral
    Amber
    Citrus
    Smoky
    Woody
    Sweet
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    HyacinthBasilSageNeroli
    Pink PepperMandarin Orange
    Heart
    RosePeachPineappleJasminePassion FruitTuberose
    Orange BlossomJasmine
    Base
    CedarOakmossBourbon VanillaOpoponaxPatchouliCivet
    IncenseBenzoinVanillaPatchouliAmberNutmegWoody Notes

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Colors de Benetton (Original) vs. Opium Vapeurs de Parfum
    Colors de Benetton (Original)Opium Vapeurs de Parfum
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The green opening is proper here, built on basil and sage rather than a citrus shortcut. It's an honest start that doesn't try to be anything other than what it is.Colors de Benetton (Original)
    The name carries weight. Opium doesn't do demure, except here. This is a 2012 reinterpretation that takes the original in a different direction.Opium Vapeurs de Parfum