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Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient Eau de Toilette bottle Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2006 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££££
Essentiel Eau de Parfum bottle Essentiel EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient EDT
A 'summer Opium' that keeps the original's recognisable charm but dials down the intensity. It's a crowd-pleaser that manages to be both familiar and fresher, making it an excellent warm-weather oriental. An underrated classic that gets plenty of love once discovered.
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Our Verdict - Essentiel EDP
Essentiel combines modern freshness with classic sophistication, making it an excellent choice for the confident, contemporary man.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient EDT
Essentiel EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 24% vs 53%
Only in Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient
Star Anise 40% Grapefruit 36%
Only in Essentiel
Green Tea 47%
Shared Notes
Pepper 33% vs 100%
Only in Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient
Ginger 44% Nutmeg 22%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 25% vs 25%
Only in Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient
Amber 25% Vetiver 25% Bamboo 25%

Accords

Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient Essentiel
100%
Fresh Spicy
90%
80%
Woody
70%
77%
Citrus
80%
60%
Anis
Green
60%
58%
Aromatic
55%
Powdery
50%
Amber
Herbal
50%
46%
Floral
46%
Earthy
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
90%
Woody shared
80%
70%
Citrus shared
77%
80%
60%
60%
58%
55%
50%
50%
46%
46%

Performance

Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient Essentiel
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its fresher, smoother profile compared to the original Opium allows for broader use, from casual outings to smart-casual office wear. The elegant oriental nuances make it particularly suitable for evenings and dates, offering a sophisticated presence without overwhelming.

Essentiel

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

Essentiel's warm and spicy accords make it suitable for cooler weather, but its citrusy freshness also allows for spring and lighter summer wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its balanced projection is ideal for office or date use, offering enough presence without overwhelming the space.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, woody, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient EDT
Essentiel EDP
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