Opus
Новая Заря (The New Dawn)Eau de Toilette2001
Side by side
Opus vs. Opium (1977)
Opium (1977) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Opus | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2001 | 1977 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Opus
Warm Spicy
Cinnamon
Vanilla
Floral
Fresh Spicy
Patchouli
Woody
Sweet
Opium (1977)
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Aromatic
Smoky
Powdery
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CinnamonBlack PepperOrangePea
BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
Heart
CarnationYlang-YlangRoseJasmine
CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
Base
VanillaPatchouli
MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Opus | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This one has a real architectural tension, warm vanilla and cinnamon against carnation's cool clove. Most orientals commit to one direction. Opus argues with itself in the best way.Opus
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
| Opus | 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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