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    Cyane vs. Opium (1977)

    Cyane by Ulric de Varens bottle

    Cyane

    Ulric de Varens
    Eau de Toilette1985
    Clearly related
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Cyane vs. Opium (1977)
    CyaneOpium (1977)
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched19851977
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Cyane

    Floral
    Woody
    Green
    Vanilla
    Musky
    Sweet
    Amber
    Citrus

    Opium (1977)

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Smoky
    Powdery
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Green NotesCitruses
    BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
    Heart
    Floral Notes
    CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
    Base
    Tonka BeanWoody NotesMusk
    MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Built for the woman who doesn't need a room to know she's there. Cyane arrived in 1985 with a quiet confidence that hasn't aged out, powdery, warm, a little bit green. It's not trying to impress you.Cyane
    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: Cyane vs. Opium (1977)
    CyaneOpium (1977)
    0.27 oz$16.79fragrancenet
    1.7 oz$106.08ecosmetics
    3 oz$172.04ecosmetics
    3.4 oz$99.39fragrancenet

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