Opium
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
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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 proper dark horse, deeply polarising but adored by its fans. A complex, shadowy amber with lashings of spice and a powdery, inky undertone that's definitely not for everyone. Blind buy at your peril, but if it clicks, you'll be hooked.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 18% | 11% |
| Floral | 23% | 17% |
| Fruity | 4% | 3% |
| Green | 5% | 4% |
| Sweet | 26% | 25% |
| Warm | 15% | 26% |
| Woody | 7% | 7% |
| Earthy | 18% | 16% |
| Animalic | 6% | 8% |
| Fresh | 12% | 9% |
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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 cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its strong projection and dark, sensual profile make it less suitable for office wear but perfect for dates and evening formal events. Reviewers often mention its suitability for 'dark clubs' and 'upscale evening events' in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Jasmine, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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