Is Divain Opium Pour Homme a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme?
Opium Pour Homme EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1995 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Opium Pour Homme EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Opium Pour Homme
- Opium Pour Homme
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
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
Bold spicy-vanilla character suits date nights and formal evening wear; too intense and dense for office or casual daytime settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Cedar, Star Anise, Vanilla
Adds blueberry and pepper, drops blackcurrant and ginger
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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