Is Next White Amber a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Opium?
Opium EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2009 | Year | 2016 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
White Amber EDP
Opium EDP by YSL is bold, sultry, and projects with an unmistakable, spicy opulence, while White Amber by Next offers a softer, sweeter take with creamy woods and honeyed warmth. The key difference lies in intensity and luxury: Opium is richer, more complex, and lasts longer, commanding attention with vintage flair. White Amber, by contrast, is subtler and more approachable, making it suitable for everyday wear and tighter budgets. If you crave a statement piece with smoky depth, Opium is unmatched. If you want plush amber at a fraction of the price and with gentler sillage, White Amber wins. Both deliver cozy sweetness, but one whispers, the other roars.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Opium
- White Amber
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want bold projection and lasting power
- You love spicy, vintage-inspired scents
- You want a true luxury experience
- You prefer statement fragrances
- You’re on a budget
- You prefer subtle, everyday scents
- You like honeyed, creamy notes
- You want a softer amber profile
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.
Warm honey and white amber wrap you in plush sweetness and creamy woods. A budget scent that feels far more expensive, it's inviting, feminine, and quietly confident with a rich, enveloping signature.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Honey
13% share of the perfume
Amber
12% share of the perfume
Jasmine
11% share of the perfume
Plum
9% share of the perfume
Powdery
7% share of the perfume
Floral Notes
6% share of the perfume
Base Notes
Base Notes
Sandalwood
11% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
5% share of the perfume
Animalic
4% share of the perfume
Amber
17%
vs
12%
Jasmine
8%
vs
11%
Myrrh
19% share of the perfume
Mandarin
11% share of the perfume
Patchouli
11% share of the perfume
Opoponax
10% share of the perfume
Vanilla
8% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
8% share of the perfume
Bergamot
8% share of the perfume
Honey
13% share of the perfume
Ginger
11% share of the perfume
Orange
11% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
11% share of the perfume
Plum
9% share of the perfume
Powdery
7% share of the perfume
Floral Notes
6% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
5% share of the perfume
Animalic
4% share of the perfume
Jasmine
8%
vs
11%
Myrrh
19% share of the perfume
Honey
13% share of the perfume
Amber
12% share of the perfume
Plum
9% share of the perfume
Powdery
7% share of the perfume
Floral Notes
6% share of the perfume
Amber
17% share of the perfume
Patchouli
11% share of the perfume
Opoponax
10% share of the perfume
Vanilla
8% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
11% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
5% share of the perfume
Animalic
4% share of the perfume
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
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
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.
Seasons
The warm amber, honey, and spicy sandalwood make this ideal for fall and winter, bringing comfort in cooler weather, while the subtle fruit and floral touches add versatility for early spring.
Occasions
Its honeyed warmth and moderate projection make it alluring for date nights and casual wear, but it's a bit too enveloping for sporty or very formal settings and may be on the strong side for some office environments.
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 2 of its 9 notes, including Jasmine, Amber
Adds bergamot and lily of the valley, drops animalic and floral notes
Where to buy
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