MCM Obelisk
MCM - Mode Creation MunichEau de Toilette1985
Side by side
MCM Obelisk vs. Opium (1977)
Opium (1977) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| MCM Obelisk | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1985 | 1977 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Arturetto Landi | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
MCM Obelisk
Woody
Amber
Green
Aromatic
Powdery
Sweet
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Opium (1977)
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Aromatic
Smoky
Powdery
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
GalbanumPeachGreen NotesBergamotLemon
BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
Heart
RosewoodYlang-YlangThymeJasmineRose
CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
Base
AmberBenzoinMossSandalwoodMuskVanillaCedar
MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| MCM Obelisk | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is for someone who wants a fragrance that announces itself without trying too hard. The green-peach opening is specific, that mix hits rarely and sticks around for hours. Powdery? Yes.MCM Obelisk
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
| MCM Obelisk | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $16.79fragrancenet |
| 1.7 oz | — | $106.08ecosmetics |
| 3 oz | — | $172.04ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $99.39fragrancenet |
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