Kobako Vintage Edition
BourjoisExtrait de Parfum1936
Side by side
Kobako Vintage Edition vs. Opium Eau de Parfum 2009
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Kobako Vintage Edition | Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1936 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Ernest Beaux | Antoine Maisondieu |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Kobako Vintage Edition
Amber
Warm Spicy
Musky
Powdery
Vanilla
Animalic
Floral
White Floral
Opium Eau de Parfum 2009
Amber
Balsamic
Sweet
Warm Spicy
White Floral
Citrus
Patchouli
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesCitrusesCinnamonClove
Mandarin OrangeBergamotLily of the Valley
Heart
GardeniaMagnoliaRoseJasmineCarnationLilyOrris RootGalbanum
Jasmine
Base
OakmossCivetLeatherBenzoinVanillaTonka BeanAmberFrankincenseMusk
MyrrhAmberPatchouliVanille
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Kobako Vintage Edition | Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is vintage chypre, the real thing. Aldehydes, civet, oakmoss, all the parts that made the category legendary, before reformulation diluted the formula into something polite.Kobako Vintage Edition
The 2009 reformulation traded the original's sharper spice for a deeper myrrh and amber foundation that feels more balsamic and intimate. The citrus top fades fast but the drydown delivers a warm,.Opium Eau de Parfum 2009