Opium (1977)
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Toilette1977
Side by side
Opium (1977) vs. Cafe
Is Opium (1977) better than Cafe?
Opium (1977) rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
PatchouliSandalwoodVetiverRose
warm spicywoodyaromaticfresh spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Opium (1977) and Cafe?
| Opium (1977) | Cafe | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1977 | 1978 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic | Jean-Jacques Diener |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Opium (1977) and Cafe smell?
Opium (1977)
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Aromatic
Smoky
Powdery
Sweet
Cafe
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Patchouli
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Rose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Opium (1977) and Cafe share?
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
Sandalwood
Heart
CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
Spicy NotesRose
Base
MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber
PatchouliVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CarnationOrris RootLily of the ValleyRose
Rose
Spicy Notes
CinnamonCorianderBlack Pepper
Spicy Notes
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Opium (1977) and Cafe work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Opium (1977) or Cafe?
| Opium (1977) | Cafe | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Opium (1977) and Cafe?
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)
Here's the thing about Cafe: the name promises coffee and delivers something else entirely. An oriental that opens herbal and ends powdery. For some it's a soap scandal.Cafe
The hunt
Where to buy Opium (1977) and Cafe
| Opium (1977) | Cafe | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $106.08ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $172.04ecosmetics | — |
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