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    MCM Obelisk vs. Opium (1977)

    MCM Obelisk by MCM - Mode Creation Munich bottle

    MCM Obelisk

    MCM - Mode Creation Munich
    Eau de Toilette1985
    Very similar
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    Is MCM Obelisk better than Opium (1977)?

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

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    AmberPeachBenzoinBergamotSandalwoodRoseVanilla
    woodyamberaromaticpowderysweetbalsamicwarm spicy

    This match is computed by our similarity model. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between MCM Obelisk and Opium (1977)?

    Key facts: MCM Obelisk vs. Opium (1977)
    MCM ObeliskOpium (1977)
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched19851977
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerArturetto LandiJean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    How do MCM Obelisk and Opium (1977) smell?

    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

    What notes do MCM Obelisk and Opium (1977) share?

    Top
    GalbanumPeachGreen NotesBergamotLemon
    BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
    Heart
    RosewoodYlang-YlangThymeJasmineRose
    CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
    Base
    AmberBenzoinMossSandalwoodMuskVanillaCedar
    MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Floral Notes
    Ylang-YlangJasmineRose
    CarnationOrris RootLily of the ValleyRose
    Oriental Notes
    BenzoinVanilla
    MyrrhBenzoinVanilla
    Citric Notes
    BergamotLemon
    BergamotMandarin Orange
    Fruity Notes
    Peach
    CoconutPlumPeach
    Woody Notes
    RosewoodSandalwoodCedar
    Sandalwood
    Amber
    Amber
    Amber
    Resinous Notes
    Galbanum
    Frankincense

    Where they fit

    When and where do MCM Obelisk and Opium (1977) work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, MCM Obelisk or Opium (1977)?

    Community verdict: MCM Obelisk vs. Opium (1977)
    MCM ObeliskOpium (1977)
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about MCM Obelisk and Opium (1977)?

    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

    Where to buy MCM Obelisk and Opium (1977)

    Best price by size: MCM Obelisk vs. Opium (1977)
    MCM ObeliskOpium (1977)
    1.7 oz—$106.08ecosmetics
    3 oz—$172.04ecosmetics

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