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    Nuits de Scherrer vs. Opium (1977)

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    Opium (1977) rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Nuits de Scherrer vs. Opium (1977)
    Nuits de ScherrerOpium (1977)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched19941977
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Nuits de Scherrer

    Amber
    Floral
    Woody
    Powdery
    Citrus
    Yellow Floral
    White Floral
    Balsamic

    Opium (1977)

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Smoky
    Powdery
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotLemonMandarin OrangePeach
    BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
    Heart
    HeliotropeLilacJasmineLily of the Valley
    CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
    Base
    Tonka BeanBenzoinSandalwoodCivet
    MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Nuits de Scherrer vs. Opium (1977)
    Nuits de ScherrerOpium (1977)
    Score4/54.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This doesn't ask permission. The aldehydes announce themselves, the powdery florals take over, and by the time the warmth arrives, you've already decided.Nuits de Scherrer
    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: Nuits de Scherrer vs. Opium (1977)
    Nuits de ScherrerOpium (1977)
    0.27 oz$16.79fragrancenet
    1.7 oz$106.08ecosmetics
    3 oz$172.04ecosmetics
    3.4 oz$99.39fragrancenet

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