Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum bottle Belle d'Opium
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2010 Year 2014
££ Price Tier ££
Vigour Eau de Parfum bottle Vigour

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Belle d'Opium
A tragically discontinued masterpiece, Belle d'Opium is a uniquely seductive, smoky white floral that consistently garners compliments. It stands miles apart from its 'Opium' family, a true shame it was ever pulled from shelves.
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Our Verdict - Vigour
Vigour is a proper powerhouse, a bold men's Oriental Floral that doesn't mess about. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, divisive for its sheer strength and complex blend. Not for the faint-hearted, but if you want to make an entrance, this is your weapon.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 13%
Floral 27% 30%
Fruity 12% 10%
Green 3% 3%
Sweet 29% 28%
Warm 17% 15%
Woody 15% 9%
Earthy 14% 10%
Animalic 6% 5%
Fresh 5% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Belle d'Opium EdP
Vigour EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Gardenia 25% vs 19%
Jasmine 24% vs 19%
Mandarin 21% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 30% vs 18%
Patchouli 27% vs 15%
Amber 24% vs 11%
Vanilla 17% vs 16%

Accords

Belle d'Opium Vigour
100%
White Floral
64%
77%
Warm Spicy
100%
75%
Woody
85%
79%
Fruity
77%
Amber
77%
66%
Sweet
70%
60%
Balsamic
68%
Powdery
66%
Floral
64%
58%
Smoky
62%
Vanilla
58%
56%
Tobacco
White Floral shared
100%
64%
Warm Spicy shared
77%
100%
Woody shared
75%
85%
79%
Amber shared
77%
77%
Sweet shared
66%
70%
Balsamic shared
60%
68%
66%
64%
Smoky shared
58%
62%
58%
56%

Performance

Belle d'Opium Vigour
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Belle d'Opium

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With strong projection and a rich, smoky profile, this scent is ill-suited for the office. It excels in date and formal settings due to its seductive, luxurious character, making it a perfect choice for evening wear and special occasions.

Vigour

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and intense warm, spicy, and woody accords make it quite unsuitable for an office environment, as it could easily overwhelm. However, its sophisticated and sensual nature is perfect for date nights or formal events where you want to make a statement.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
93%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Amber accords and Sandalwood, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Belle d'Opium
Vigour
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