Gem Eau de Toilette
Van Cleef & ArpelsEau de Toilette1987
Side by side
Gem Eau de Toilette vs. Opium (1977)
Opium (1977) rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Gem Eau de Toilette | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1987 | 1977 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Roger Pellégrino | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Gem Eau de Toilette
Woody
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Fruity
Sweet
White Floral
Powdery
Earthy
Opium (1977)
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Aromatic
Smoky
Powdery
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
PlumPeachCorianderCardamomRosewoodCypressMyrtle
BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
Heart
JasmineTuberoseCarnationCloveRoseYlang-YlangIrisOrris Root
CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
Base
OakmossPatchouliCivetVetiverAmberVanilla
MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Gem Eau de Toilette | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The civet and tuberose combination is a statement, a bold choice that signals confidence. If you want something that whispers, keep scrolling. This is a fragrance for those who appreciate richness.Gem Eau de Toilette
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
| Gem Eau de Toilette | 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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