Ambassador Intense EDP

Gisada by Olaf Larsen

89%

Opium Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent by Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic

Comparison

89%

Ambassador Intense EDP Gisada · 2022 M

Opium Parfum Yves Saint Laurent · 1977 F

Top

Licorice

Cardamom

Nutmeg

Lavender

Incense

Heart

Raspberry

Caramel

Cinnamon

Clove

Geranium

Base

Tonka Bean

Vanilla

Amber

Patchouli

Cashmere Wood

Top

Clove

Pepper

Mandarin

Coriander

Plum

Heart

Carnation

Cinnamon

Patchouli

Sandalwood

Rose

Base

Myrrh

Incense

Amber

Tolu Balsam

Vanilla

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Ambassador Intense EDP

EDP	Concentration	Parfum
M	Gender	F
2022	Year	1977
££	Price Tier	££

Opium Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ambassador Intense EDP

This one's a proper polariser. It's got serious Sauvage Elixir vibes, but dialled up on the fruit and sweetness, making it either a brilliant, more versatile alternative or a headache-inducing synthetic mess, depending on who you ask. Definitely a 'try before you buy' situation.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Opium Parfum

This is a masterpiece, the Queen of Fragrance. Forget the insipid modern versions - vintage Opium is a potent, intoxicating oriental that screams confidence and luxury. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent with real gravitas. If you know, you know.

Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Ambassador Intense EDP

Opium Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 7% vs 9%

Mandarin 7% vs 11%

Only in Ambassador Intense

Licorice 13% Cardamom 11% Nutmeg 10% Lavender 10% Incense 9% Pink Pepper 9% Elemi 8% Ginger 8% Ozonic Notes 7%

Only in Opium

Clove 16% Pepper 12% Coriander 11% Plum 11% Citrus 10% Bay Leaf 10% Jasmine 10%

Shared Notes

Cinnamon 13% vs 14%

Only in Ambassador Intense

Raspberry 16% Caramel 14% Clove 11% Geranium 10% Jasmine 9% Orchid 9% Heliotrope 9% Freesia 9%

Only in Opium

Carnation 16% Patchouli 13% Sandalwood 13% Rose 12% Orris 12% Peach 10% Lily Of The Valley 10%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 11% vs 8%

Amber 10% vs 8%

Vetiver 9% vs 6%

Musk 9% vs 6%

Labdanum 9% vs 6%

Only in Ambassador Intense

Tonka Bean 13% Patchouli 10% Cashmere Wood 10% Leather 10% Oakmoss 8%

Only in Opium

Myrrh 10% Incense 10% Tolu Balsam 8% Opoponax 8% Castoreum 8% Benzoin 7% Cedar 7% Coconut 5%

Accords

Ambassador Intense Opium

100%

Warm Spicy

93%

86%

Amber

100%

96%

Sweet

54%

82%

Aromatic

56%

80%

Fresh Spicy

47%

76%

Soft Spicy

67%

Balsamic

60%

58%

Woody

66%

65%

Vanilla

64%

Fruity

Powdery

56%

Citrus

50%

Smoky

48%

Warm Spicy shared

100%

93%

Amber shared

86%

100%

Sweet shared

96%

54%

Aromatic shared

82%

56%

Fresh Spicy shared

80%

47%

Soft Spicy

76%

Balsamic shared

67%

60%

Woody shared

58%

66%

Vanilla

65%

Fruity

64%

Powdery

56%

Citrus

50%

Smoky

48%

Performance

Ambassador Intense Opium

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Ambassador Intense

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its beast-mode projection and longevity make it too potent for most office environments, but perfect for dates and evening events where you want to be noticed. While some find it versatile for casual wear, its bold character and dark, sweet warmth lean more towards dressier or cooler weather occasions.

Opium

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Given its intense sillage and exceptional longevity, Opium is far too commanding for an office environment. It shines on dates and formal occasions, where its opulent, warm spicy, and amber accords can truly make a statement and leave a memorable trail.