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    Darling Nikki vs. Opium Eau de Parfum 2009

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    New comparison

    Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Darling Nikki vs. Opium Eau de Parfum 2009
    Darling NikkiOpium Eau de Parfum 2009
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20172009
    GenderUnisexFemale
    Perfumer—Antoine Maisondieu
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Darling Nikki

    Smoky
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Leather
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Animalic
    Fruity

    Opium Eau de Parfum 2009

    Amber
    Balsamic
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    White Floral
    Citrus
    Patchouli

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Black PepperBlackcurrantMandarin Orange
    Mandarin OrangeBergamotLily of the Valley
    Heart
    SaffronCarrot Seed
    Jasmine
    Base
    LeatherTonka BeanWood Smoke
    MyrrhAmberPatchouliVanille

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Darling Nikki vs. Opium Eau de Parfum 2009
    Darling NikkiOpium Eau de Parfum 2009
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    That opening hits hard. Some people sprint. Others stay, lean in. The smoke and leather do not apologize for what they are. If you want to be remembered, not just liked, this is your fragrance.Darling Nikki
    The 2009 reformulation traded the original's sharper spice for a deeper myrrh and amber foundation that feels more balsamic and intimate. The citrus top fades fast but the drydown delivers a warm,.Opium Eau de Parfum 2009