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    Magie Noire vs. Opium (1977)

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    Opium (1977) rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Magie Noire vs. Opium (1977)
    Magie NoireOpium (1977)
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched19781977
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerGerard GoupyJean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Magie Noire

    Woody
    Green
    Earthy
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Mossy
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic

    Opium (1977)

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Smoky
    Powdery
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Green NotesBergamotBlackcurrantHyacinthRaspberry
    BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
    Heart
    Oriental roseYlang-YlangHoneyIrisJasmineLily of the ValleyNarcissusTuberose
    CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
    Base
    OakmossPatchouliCastoreumBenzoinCivetMuskVetiver
    MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Magie Noire vs. Opium (1977)
    Magie NoireOpium (1977)
    Score4/54.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

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    Real talk

    Magie Noire doesn't fade gracefully, it transforms. The figure-eight development means you're wearing something different at hour three than you were at hour one.Magie Noire
    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: Magie Noire vs. Opium (1977)
    Magie NoireOpium (1977)
    1.7 oz$106.08ecosmetics
    2.5 oz$108.49fragrancenet
    3 oz$172.04ecosmetics
    3.4 oz$99.39fragrancenet

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