Opium
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | 2008 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Acqua Nobile
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
This one's a quiet charmer, a 'light cologne' as some say, but with a quality that elevates it beyond the everyday. It's not a beast-mode projector, but it leaves a beautiful, sophisticated trail that gets compliments up close.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 18% | 22% |
| Floral | 23% | 24% |
| Fruity | 4% | 2% |
| Green | 5% | 4% |
| Sweet | 26% | 22% |
| Warm | 15% | 16% |
| Woody | 7% | 13% |
| Earthy | 18% | 11% |
| Animalic | 6% | 7% |
| Fresh | 12% | 13% |
Mood
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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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and clean, uplifting profile make it ideal for office wear, as noted by several reviewers. It's versatile enough for casual and formal settings too, especially in warmer weather, but the lack of strong projection makes it less suited for a bold date-night statement.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Patchouli, Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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