Is Eden Perfumes No.146 Opium a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme?
Opium Pour Homme EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 1995 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
No.146 Opium EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Opium Pour Homme
- No.146 Opium
- 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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Star Anise
50%
vs
14%
Blackcurrant
49%
vs
16%
Ginger
42%
vs
14%
Vanilla
39%
vs
14%
Cedar
21%
vs
21%
Lemon
15%
Grapefruit
15%
Vetiver
15%
Jasmine
15%
Mint
15%
Cinnamon
14%
Carnation
10%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 spicy amber-oriental character wants cold weather to feel balanced rather than sharp.
Occasions
Distinctive enough for a date or a casual evening, less suited to office wear given its unconventional, spice-forward character.
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 5 of its 19 notes, including Ginger, Star Anise, Vanilla
Adds amber and bergamot, drops sichuan pepper and tolu balsam
Where to buy
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