Opium
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | 2012 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Opium Vapeurs de
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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 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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 18% | 17% |
| Floral | 23% | 32% |
| Fruity | 4% | 6% |
| Green | 5% | 1% |
| Sweet | 26% | 28% |
| Warm | 15% | 23% |
| Woody | 7% | 8% |
| Earthy | 18% | 8% |
| Animalic | 6% | 5% |
| Fresh | 12% | 11% |
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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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Amber, Citrus accords and Jasmine, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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