Opium (1977)
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Toilette1977
Side by side
Opium (1977) vs. Ispahan
Is Opium (1977) better than Ispahan?
Opium (1977) rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
BergamotMandarin OrangeCinnamonFrankincenseBenzoinPatchouliVanillaSandalwoodLily of the ValleyAmber
warm spicyamberwoodypowderysweetfresh spicy
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The essentials
What's different between Opium (1977) and Ispahan?
| Opium (1977) | Ispahan | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1977 | 1977 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic | Maurice Roucel |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Opium (1977) and Ispahan smell?
Opium (1977)
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Aromatic
Smoky
Powdery
Sweet
Ispahan
Yellow Floral
Vanilla
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Floral
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Opium (1977) and Ispahan share?
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
BergamotMandarin OrangeAldehydesFruity Notes
Heart
CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
Ylang-YlangMimosaRoseJasmineLily of the ValleyCloveCinnamon
Base
MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber
NutmegBenzoinVanillaTonka BeanFrankincenseTolu BalsamAmberSandalwoodPatchouliMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CarnationOrris RootLily of the ValleyRose
Ylang-YlangMimosaRoseJasmineLily of the Valley
Oriental Notes
MyrrhBenzoinVanilla
BenzoinVanillaTonka Bean
Spicy Notes
CinnamonCorianderBlack Pepper
NutmegCloveCinnamon
Fruity Notes
CoconutPlumPeach
Fruity Notes
Citric Notes
BergamotMandarin Orange
Bergamot
Amber
Amber
Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
Frankincense
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Opium (1977) and Ispahan work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Opium (1977) or Ispahan?
| Opium (1977) | Ispahan | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Opium (1977) and Ispahan?
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)
It smells like a time when fragrance was an event, not a background. Powdery, warm, aldehydes-forward, if you want quiet, look elsewhere. But if you want something that lingers and deepens.Ispahan
The hunt
Where to buy Opium (1977) and Ispahan
| Opium (1977) | Ispahan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $106.08ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $172.04ecosmetics | — |
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