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    Yavana vs. Opium (1977)

    Yavana by Galimard bottle

    Yavana

    Galimard
    Eau de Toilette1960
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Is Yavana better than Opium (1977)?

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

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    CarnationAmberLily of the ValleyBergamot
    amberaromaticwarm spicy

    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 Yavana and Opium (1977)?

    Key facts: Yavana vs. Opium (1977)
    YavanaOpium (1977)
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched19601977
    GenderFemaleFemale
    Perfumer—Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    How do Yavana and Opium (1977) smell?

    Yavana

    White Floral
    Citrus
    Floral
    Amber
    Mossy
    Vanilla
    Aromatic
    Earthy

    Opium (1977)

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Smoky
    Powdery
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Yavana and Opium (1977) share?

    Top
    LemonAfrican Orange FlowerBergamot
    BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
    Heart
    CarnationJasmineLily of the Valley
    CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
    Base
    AmberOakmossVanille
    MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Yavana or Opium (1977)?

    Community verdict: Yavana vs. Opium (1977)
    YavanaOpium (1977)
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Yavana and Opium (1977)?

    The carnation-lily combination is either your thing or it isn't. That's the whole of Yavana, and what you decide tells you whether this vintage Grasse chypre has your name on it.Yavana
    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 Yavana and Opium (1977)

    Best price by size: Yavana vs. Opium (1977)
    YavanaOpium (1977)
    1.7 oz—$106.08ecosmetics
    3 oz—$172.04ecosmetics

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    About Yavana vs. Opium (1977).