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    Go Ask Alice vs. Opium (1977)

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    Opium (1977) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Go Ask Alice vs. Opium (1977)
    Go Ask AliceOpium (1977)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20111977
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerShelley WaddingtonJean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Go Ask Alice

    Amber
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Fruity
    Balsamic
    Patchouli
    Sweet
    Citrus

    Opium (1977)

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Smoky
    Powdery
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RaspberryStrawberryBergamotBitter OrangeCaribbean Bitter OrangeCeylonese Black PepperOrange Blossom
    BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
    Heart
    MimosaPatchouliRose
    CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
    Base
    AmbergrisCocoaPeru BalsamSandalwoodLabdanumTonka BeanVanilla
    MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Go Ask Alice vs. Opium (1977)
    Go Ask AliceOpium (1977)
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    If you have been curious about patchouli but found other expressions too heavy or dated, this formulation offers a different entry point. The note is present and intentional.Go Ask Alice
    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)

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    Best price by size: Go Ask Alice vs. Opium (1977)
    Go Ask AliceOpium (1977)
    0.27 oz$16.79fragrancenet
    1.7 oz$106.08ecosmetics
    3 oz$172.04ecosmetics
    3.4 oz$99.39fragrancenet

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