Opium Vapeurs de Parfum vs Soleil Brûlant Eau de Parfum

Opium Vapeurs de

Parfum	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2012	Year	2021
££	Price Tier	£££££

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Opium Vapeurs de

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Opium Vapeurs de Parfum

This flanker to the legendary Opium is a divisive one. Fans adore its fresh, elegant twist on the original's heavy oriental, praising its summer suitability. Detractors, however, find it lacks the original's punch, calling it forgettable or even unpleasant. You'll either love how it defies its name, or hate it for precisely that reason.

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Our Verdict - Soleil Brûlant Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford Soleil Brûlant is a divisive one, a gourmand amber with an intense, almost challenging character. Some call it a masterpiece, others a scrubber. Sample first, because if you get the dreaded 'celery' note, you won't be impressed.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	17%	20%
Floral	32%	20%
Fruity	6%	5%
Green	1%	1%
Sweet	28%	28%
Warm	23%	20%
Woody	8%	11%
Earthy	8%	9%
Animalic	5%	9%
Fresh	11%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Opium Vapeurs de Parfum

Soleil Brûlant EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Pink Pepper 50% vs 36%

Mandarin 49% vs 32%

Only in Soleil Brûlant Eau de Parfum

Bergamot 31%

Shared Notes

Orange Blossom 58% vs 45%

Only in Opium Vapeurs de Parfum

Jasmine 42%

Only in Soleil Brûlant Eau de Parfum

Honey 54%

Shared Notes

Woody 14% vs 15%

Amber 14% vs 19%

Only in Opium Vapeurs de Parfum

Incense 19% Nutmeg 16% Benzoin 13% Vanilla 12% Patchouli 11%

Only in Soleil Brûlant Eau de Parfum

Resin 23% Frankincense 18% Leather 13% Vetiver 11%

Accords

Opium Vapeurs de Parfum Soleil Brûlant Eau de Parfum

100%

White Floral

50%

97%

Amber

100%

82%

Citrus

64%

58%

Woody

63%

58%

Smoky

57%

Warm Spicy

57%

Sweet

54%

56%

Balsamic

45%

Honey

56%

55%

Fresh Spicy

46%

54%

Soft Spicy

Animalic

47%

White Floral shared

100%

50%

Amber shared

97%

100%

Citrus shared

82%

64%

Woody shared

58%

63%

Smoky

58%

Warm Spicy

57%

Sweet shared

57%

54%

Balsamic shared

56%

45%

Honey

56%

Fresh Spicy shared

55%

46%

Soft Spicy

54%

Animalic

47%

Performance

Opium Vapeurs de Parfum Soleil Brûlant Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Opium Vapeurs de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its lighter, often described as 'fresh' character makes it suitable for office wear, although the subtle spice and amber might lean it more towards a professional or evening setting. The sensual white florals and warm drydown make it an excellent choice for dates, while its versatility allows it for casual wear. It's too refined for sport.

Soleil Brûlant Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Spring Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

This scent is strong and long-lasting, with significant projection, making it too overpowering for an office. Its rich, sensual character is perfectly suited for date nights and formal occasions, but its intensity could be too much for casual wear or sport.