Opium (1977)
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Toilette1977
Side by side
Opium (1977) vs. Cinnabar
Is Opium (1977) better than Cinnabar?
Opium (1977) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
BergamotCarnationCinnamonBenzoinPatchouliVanillaPeachSandalwoodVetiverLily of the Valley
warm spicyamberwoodybalsamicpowdery
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 Cinnabar?
| Opium (1977) | Cinnabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1977 | 1978 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic | Bernard Chant |
| Best season | Winter | — |
Scent DNA
How do Opium (1977) and Cinnabar smell?
Opium (1977)
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Aromatic
Smoky
Powdery
Sweet
Cinnabar
Warm Spicy
Amber
Powdery
Cinnamon
Woody
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Opium (1977) and Cinnabar share?
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
TangerineBergamotPeachOrange BlossomClove
Heart
CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
CinnamonCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineLily of the ValleyRose
Base
MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber
IncenseTolu BalsamAmberBenzoinSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CarnationOrris RootLily of the ValleyRose
CarnationYlang-YlangJasmineOrange BlossomLily of the ValleyRose
Oriental Notes
MyrrhBenzoinVanilla
BenzoinVanilla
Spicy Notes
CinnamonCorianderBlack Pepper
CinnamonClove
Citric Notes
BergamotMandarin Orange
TangerineBergamot
Fruity Notes
CoconutPlumPeach
Peach
Amber
Amber
Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Opium (1977) and Cinnabar work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Opium (1977) or Cinnabar?
| Opium (1977) | Cinnabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Opium (1977) and Cinnabar?
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)
This is the fragrance that makes itself known before you've even reached for the bottle. The clove and cinnamon don't ask for attention, and neither will you.Cinnabar
The hunt
Where to buy Opium (1977) and Cinnabar
| Opium (1977) | Cinnabar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $106.08ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $172.04ecosmetics | — |
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