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Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum bottle Opium Pour Homme EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
1995 Year -
££ Price Tier £
No.146 Opium Eau de Parfum bottle No.146 Opium 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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - No.146 Opium EDP
Eden's No.146 leans into the blackcurrant-and-star-anise combination that makes Opium Pour Homme stand out from typical men's spicy-orientals, though the amber-patchouli base runs thinner and less resinous than YSL's original.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Opium Pour Homme EDP
No.146 Opium EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Star Anise 50% vs 37%
Blackcurrant 49% vs 41%
Only in No.146 Opium
Bergamot 21%
Only in Opium Pour Homme
Sichuan Pepper 57% Ginger 43%
Only in No.146 Opium
Cinnamon 57% Carnation 43%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 39% vs 26%
Only in Opium Pour Homme
Tolu Balsam 39% Cedar 21%
Only in No.146 Opium
Amber 43% Patchouli 30%

Accords

Opium Pour Homme No.146 Opium
100%
Powdery
100%
Soft Spicy
82%
Anis
82%
Vanilla
81%
Fruity
40%
80%
Amber
60%
Spicy
80%
65%
Woody
64%
Balsamic
64%
Floral
Sweet
55%
100%
100%
82%
82%
Fruity shared
81%
40%
Amber shared
80%
60%
80%
65%
64%
64%
55%

Performance

Opium Pour Homme No.146 Opium
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
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.

No.146 Opium

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

The spicy amber-oriental character wants cold weather to feel balanced rather than sharp.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Distinctive enough for a date or a casual evening, less suited to office wear given its unconventional, spice-forward character.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
35%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Opium Pour Homme EDP
No.146 Opium EDP
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