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    Isadora vs. Opium (1977)

    Isadora by Isadora Paris bottle

    Isadora

    Isadora Paris
    Eau de Toilette1976
    Very similar
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Isadora vs. Opium (1977)
    IsadoraOpium (1977)
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched19761977
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Isadora

    Leather
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Rose
    Green
    Balsamic

    Opium (1977)

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Smoky
    Powdery
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Persian MintBergamotGeraniumOrange Blossom
    BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
    Heart
    RoseIrisSpicy NotesLavenderJasmine
    CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
    Base
    LeatherOpoponaxVanillaOakmossMuskAmberSandalwood
    MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Isadora vs. Opium (1977)
    IsadoraOpium (1977)
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The leather in the base is the whole point. Opoponax adds a sticky sweetness underneath that modern fragrances rarely attempt.Isadora
    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: Isadora vs. Opium (1977)
    IsadoraOpium (1977)
    0.27 oz$16.79fragrancenet
    1.7 oz$106.08ecosmetics
    3 oz$172.04ecosmetics
    3.4 oz$99.39fragrancenet

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