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Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum bottle Belle d'Opium EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2010 Year 2015
££ Price Tier £££££
Golden Aries Eau de Parfum bottle Golden Aries EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Belle d'Opium EDP
A tragically discontinued masterpiece, Belle d'Opium is a uniquely seductive, smoky white floral that consistently garners compliments. It stands miles apart from its 'Opium' family, a true shame it was ever pulled from shelves.
Statement
Our Verdict - Golden Aries EDP
A tropical floral explosion that's pure escapism in a bottle. This isn't a crowd-pleaser for compliments, it's a personal indulgence for those who appreciate high-quality, complex blends and want to feel enveloped in a warm, comforting embrace. Just be ready for the price tag.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Belle d'Opium EDP
Golden Aries EDP

Notes

Accords

Belle d'Opium Golden Aries
100%
White Floral
96%
Floral
100%
79%
Fruity
94%
66%
Sweet
87%
Tropical
83%
75%
Woody
82%
Tuberose
80%
77%
Amber
63%
60%
Balsamic
58%
Smoky
56%
Tobacco
Green
56%
White Floral shared
100%
96%
100%
Fruity shared
79%
94%
Sweet shared
66%
87%
83%
Woody shared
75%
82%
80%
Amber shared
77%
63%
60%
58%
56%
56%

Performance

Belle d'Opium Golden Aries
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Belle d'Opium

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With strong projection and a rich, smoky profile, this scent is ill-suited for the office. It excels in date and formal settings due to its seductive, luxurious character, making it a perfect choice for evening wear and special occasions.

Golden Aries

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its potent floral and tropical character, Golden Aries is best suited for social events and personal enjoyment rather than a corporate setting. While not a beast, its rich profile and "all day" longevity as reported by some make it more of a statement or intimate wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean white floral, fruity, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Belle d'Opium EDP
Golden Aries EDP
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