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Opium Eau de Parfum bottle Opium EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2009 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
Musc Eau de Parfum bottle Musc EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Opium EDP
A legendary amber oriental - lush, spicy and mesmerizing. Opium Eau de Parfum smolders with resin and vanilla, drawing you in with its magnetic, sophisticated warmth. Not for the faint of heart or the summer sun.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Musc EDP
Molinard Musc is a divisive one, but those who love it, *really* love it. Forget clean musks; this is a full-bodied, balsamic, hippie dream that evokes head shops and incense with an undeniable potency. Definitely not a blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Opium EDP
Musc EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 33% vs 48%

Accords

Opium Musc
100%
Amber
100%
90%
Balsamic
62%
80%
Sweet
50%
70%
Warm Spicy
55%
Patchouli
57%
Vanilla
56%
Musky
55%
Woody
52%
Powdery
52%
50%
Citrus
51%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Balsamic shared
90%
62%
Sweet shared
80%
50%
Warm Spicy shared
70%
55%
57%
56%
55%
52%
52%
Citrus shared
50%
51%

Performance

Opium Musc
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Opium

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Opium Eau de Parfum is resinous, warm spicy and balsamic, making it ideal for cold weather and crisp fall air. The dense amber and rich vanilla are too thick for summer heat but shine in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

The bold projection and opulent scent profile make this best for formal evenings, special occasions, or romantic nights out. It's too commanding and sensual for sports or most modern office settings.

Musc

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Given its strong projection and distinctive 'head shop' character, this isn't office-friendly, unless you are a true hippie. It's too heavy for sport and a bit much for formal events, but perfect for dates or casual wear where you want to make a statement.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, balsamic, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Opium EDP
Musc EDP
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