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    Nuit Caline vs. Opium (1977)

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Nuit Caline vs. Opium (1977)
    Nuit CalineOpium (1977)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20151977
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerCaroline de BoutinyJean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Nuit Caline

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Rose
    Patchouli
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Balsamic

    Opium (1977)

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Smoky
    Powdery
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Pink GrapefruitLemon
    BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
    Heart
    CloveGeraniumRose
    CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
    Base
    AmbergrisPatchouli
    MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Nuit Caline vs. Opium (1977)
    Nuit CalineOpium (1977)
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

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    Real talk

    Warm spicy, yes, but with a rose heart that keeps things tender. This isn't shouting across the room. The rose softens rather than projects, and the composition stays intimate and close.Nuit Caline
    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

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Nuit Caline vs. Opium (1977)
    Nuit CalineOpium (1977)
    0.27 oz$16.79fragrancenet
    1.7 oz$106.08ecosmetics
    3 oz$172.04ecosmetics
    3.4 oz$99.39fragrancenet

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