Yavana
GalimardEau de Toilette1960
Side by side
Yavana vs. Opium Eau de Parfum 2009
Is Yavana better than Opium Eau de Parfum 2009?
Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
AmberJasmineLily of the ValleyBergamotVanille
white floralcitrusamberwarm 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 Eau de Parfum 2009?
| Yavana | Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1960 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Antoine Maisondieu |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Yavana and Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 smell?
Yavana
White Floral
Citrus
Floral
Amber
Mossy
Vanilla
Aromatic
Earthy
Opium Eau de Parfum 2009
Amber
Balsamic
Sweet
Warm Spicy
White Floral
Citrus
Patchouli
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Yavana and Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 share?
Top
LemonAfrican Orange FlowerBergamot
Mandarin OrangeBergamotLily of the Valley
Heart
CarnationJasmineLily of the Valley
Jasmine
Base
AmberOakmossVanille
MyrrhAmberPatchouliVanille
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Yavana or Opium Eau de Parfum 2009?
| Yavana | Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Yavana and Opium Eau de Parfum 2009?
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
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
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