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Opium 2009 Eau de Toilette bottle Opium 2009 EDT
EDT Concentration EDT
F Gender M
2009 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Colonia Mirra Eau de Toilette bottle Colonia Mirra EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Opium 2009 EDT
This isn't your Nanna's Opium, but it still packs a punch for those who love a full-bodied oriental. Expect diviseness; some find it a gorgeous, nuanced beast, while others smell bug spray and regret. Not for sugar-sweet scent lovers.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Colonia Mirra EDT
This is a seriously polarising scent - some find it an overlooked masterpiece, a warm and inviting embrace, but others recoil from a cloying, synthetic mess. It's a proper grown-up fragrance, undeniably sophisticated and for those who know their mind.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Opium 2009 EDT
Colonia Mirra EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Myrrh 40% vs 60%
Only in Colonia Mirra
Nutmeg 40%
Shared Notes
Amber 40% vs 56%
Patchouli 32% vs 43%
Only in Opium 2009
Vanilla 28%

Accords

Opium 2009 Colonia Mirra
100%
Amber
100%
82%
Warm Spicy
57%
64%
Floral
62%
Citrus
51%
52%
Aromatic
52%
Balsamic
51%
51%
Patchouli
50%
51%
Sweet
47%
45%
Vanilla
Amber shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
82%
57%
64%
Citrus shared
62%
51%
52%
Balsamic shared
52%
51%
Patchouli shared
51%
50%
Sweet shared
51%
47%
45%

Performance

Opium 2009 Colonia Mirra
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Opium 2009

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong sillage and longevity, even for an EDT, make it less suitable for the office unless managed carefully. However, its sensual and sophisticated amber-oriental character is perfect for dates and evening events, embodying confidence without being overly casual.

Colonia Mirra

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its warm, resinous character makes it too heavy for sport and a bit much for casual daytime wear. It's ideal for dates and formal events, though its moderate projection might make it acceptable for a sophisticated office environment if applied lightly.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, warm spicy, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Opium 2009 EDT
Colonia Mirra EDT
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