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    Septieme Sens (7e Sens) vs. Opium (1977)

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    Septieme Sens (7e Sens) peaks in fall, while Opium (1977) belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Septieme Sens (7e Sens) vs. Opium (1977)
    Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Opium (1977)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched19791977
    GenderFemaleFemale
    Perfumer—Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Septieme Sens (7e Sens)

    Woody
    Musky
    Animalic
    Fruity
    Sweet
    Floral
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy

    Opium (1977)

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Smoky
    Powdery
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesBergamotPlumPeach
    BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
    Heart
    CarnationWhite HoneyRoseNarcissusYlang-YlangJasmine
    CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
    Base
    CivetCastoreumOakmossAmberPatchouliSandalwoodMuskVetiverCoriander
    MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Septieme Sens (7e Sens) vs. Opium (1977)
    Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Opium (1977)
    Score4.5/54.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Aldehydes, fruit, florals, this starts sophisticated. Then the civet and castoreum remind you it's not playing it safe. Not everyone wants a fragrance that gets personal.Septieme Sens (7e Sens)
    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: Septieme Sens (7e Sens) vs. Opium (1977)
    Septieme Sens (7e Sens)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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