Opium (1977)
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Toilette1977
Side by side
Opium (1977) vs. Opium Légendes de Chine eau de Parfum
Opium (1977) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Opium (1977) | Opium Légendes de Chine eau de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1977 | 2007 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic | — |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Opium (1977)
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Aromatic
Smoky
Powdery
Sweet
Opium Légendes de Chine eau de Parfum
Amber
Balsamic
Sweet
Warm Spicy
White Floral
Vanilla
Aromatic
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
Mandarin Orange
Heart
CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
MyrrhJasmine
Base
MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber
Vanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Opium (1977) | Opium Légendes de Chine eau de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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 one divides rooms. Not quietly. The smoky-citrus opening borders on medicinal before the oriental warmth takes over. Myrrh and vanilla don't whisper, they linger, close and warm, for hours.Opium Légendes de Chine eau de Parfum
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Opium (1977) | Opium Légendes de Chine eau de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $16.79fragrancenet | — |
| 1.7 oz | $106.08ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $172.04ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $99.39fragrancenet | — |
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