Monsieur Carven
CarvenEau de Toilette1978
Side by side
Monsieur Carven vs. Opium (1977)
Is Monsieur Carven better than Opium (1977)?
Opium (1977) projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
SandalwoodCoconutPatchouliCinnamonMyrrhBergamotCarnationRoseVetiverVanilla
warm spicywoodyaromaticamberpowdery
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 Monsieur Carven and Opium (1977)?
| Monsieur Carven | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1978 | 1977 |
| Gender | Male | Female |
| Perfumer | Raymond Chaillan | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Monsieur Carven and Opium (1977) smell?
Monsieur Carven
Warm Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Amber
Powdery
White Floral
Opium (1977)
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Aromatic
Smoky
Powdery
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Monsieur Carven and Opium (1977) share?
Top
AldehydesNeroliArtemisiaBergamotLemon
BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
Heart
SandalwoodJasminePatchouliCinnamonCarnationRoseVetiverOrris Root
CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
Base
CoconutCivetOakmossMyrrhLeatherLabdanumVanilla
MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineCarnationRoseOrris Root
CarnationOrris RootLily of the ValleyRose
Citric Notes
NeroliBergamotLemon
BergamotMandarin Orange
Oriental Notes
MyrrhVanilla
MyrrhBenzoinVanilla
Fruity Notes
Coconut
CoconutPlumPeach
Spicy Notes
Cinnamon
CinnamonCorianderBlack Pepper
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Frankincense
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Monsieur Carven and Opium (1977) work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Monsieur Carven or Opium (1977)?
| Monsieur Carven | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Monsieur Carven and Opium (1977)?
Monsieur Carven doesn't try to be modern. It's a 1978 masculine with warm spices, leather, and enough aldehyde to remind you what refinement smelled like before everyone got safe.Monsieur Carven
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 Monsieur Carven and Opium (1977)
| Monsieur Carven | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $106.08ecosmetics |
| 3 oz | — | $172.04ecosmetics |
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