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Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum bottle Opium Pour Homme EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1995 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum bottle Opium Pour Homme EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Opium Pour Homme EDP
A legendary, opulent elixir from a bygone era that still commands absolute adoration. It's a rich, spicy, semi-gourmand masterpiece, but buyer beware - the vintage EDP is the real star here; newer versions have dampened its beastly magic.
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Our Verdict - Opium Pour Homme EDP
Divain's take on YSL's Opium Pour Homme leans hard into the blueberry-anise opening, trading some of the original's vanilla-cedar polish for a louder, cheaper spice kick that still reads unmistakably oriental spicy.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Opium Pour Homme EDP
Opium Pour Homme EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Star Anise 50% vs 45%
Only in Opium Pour Homme
Blackcurrant 50%
Only in Opium Pour Homme
Blueberry 55%
Only in Opium Pour Homme
Sichuan Pepper 57% Ginger 43%
Only in Opium Pour Homme
Pepper 100%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 39% vs 36%
Tolu Balsam 38% vs 30%
Cedar 21% vs 33%

Accords

Opium Pour Homme Opium Pour Homme
100%
Powdery
100%
Soft Spicy
Oriental
95%
82%
Anis
82%
Vanilla
75%
81%
Fruity
80%
Amber
50%
65%
Woody
60%
64%
Balsamic
64%
Floral
100%
100%
95%
82%
Vanilla shared
82%
75%
81%
Amber shared
80%
50%
Woody shared
65%
60%
64%
64%

Performance

Opium Pour Homme Opium Pour Homme
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Opium Pour Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and rich, potent character, Opium Pour Homme EDP isn't suited for office or casual wear. It truly shines on a date or during formal events, where its luxurious, attention-grabbing aura can be fully appreciated without overwhelming others.

Opium Pour Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

The spiced blueberry-anise opening and vanilla-cedar base read as warmth-seeking, best worn in cold winter air; too heavy for spring or summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Bold spicy-vanilla character suits date nights and formal evening wear; too intense and dense for office or casual daytime settings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean vanilla, woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Opium Pour Homme EDP
Opium Pour Homme EDP
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