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    Opium Légendes de Chine eau de Parfum vs. Opium (1977)

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Opium (1977) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Opium Légendes de Chine eau de Parfum vs. Opium (1977)
    Opium Légendes de Chine eau de ParfumOpium (1977)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20071977
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Opium Légendes de Chine eau de Parfum

    Amber
    Balsamic
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    White Floral
    Vanilla
    Aromatic
    Citrus

    Opium (1977)

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Smoky
    Powdery
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Mandarin Orange
    BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
    Heart
    MyrrhJasmine
    CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
    Base
    Vanilla
    MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Opium Légendes de Chine eau de Parfum vs. Opium (1977)
    Opium Légendes de Chine eau de ParfumOpium (1977)
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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)

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Opium Légendes de Chine eau de Parfum vs. Opium (1977)
    Opium Légendes de Chine eau de ParfumOpium (1977)
    0.27 oz$16.79fragrancenet
    1.7 oz$106.08ecosmetics
    3 oz$172.04ecosmetics
    3.4 oz$99.39fragrancenet

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