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    Mariella vs. Opium (1977)

    Mariella by Mariella Burani bottle

    Mariella

    Mariella Burani
    Eau de Toilette1996
    Clearly related
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Mariella vs. Opium (1977)
    MariellaOpium (1977)
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched19961977
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerDelphine ThierryJean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Mariella

    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Amber
    Woody
    Floral
    Sweet
    Fruity
    Almond

    Opium (1977)

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Smoky
    Powdery
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RosewoodBergamotGrapefruit
    BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
    Heart
    LotusCyclamenCarnationJasmineLily
    CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
    Base
    AmberHeliotropeSandalwoodVanillePeachTonka BeanMuskOrris Root
    MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some will catch caramel in the sweetness. Others will find vanilla cream. Neither is wrong, this is the fragrance that decides for you, quietly, in the first five minutes.Mariella
    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: Mariella vs. Opium (1977)
    MariellaOpium (1977)
    0.27 oz$16.79fragrancenet
    1.7 oz$106.08ecosmetics
    3 oz$172.04ecosmetics
    3.4 oz$99.39fragrancenet

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