Yves Saint Laurent Opium 1977 vs Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 2009

Yves Saint Laurent Opium 1977 and Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Opium 1977Yves Saint Laurent19774.0★

77% alikevs

Opium Eau de Parfum 2009Yves Saint Laurent20093.9★

The difference in plain words

Opium 1977 and Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 have a fair amount in common; both have Jasmine, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Opium 1977 leans more aromatic, while Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 leans citrus. Opium 1977 projects more.

Longer lastingOpium 1977

Stronger projectionOpium 1977

Better perceived valueAbout the same

More of a night scentOpium 1977

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Opium 1977 ● Opium Eau de Parfum 2009

Both share: Jasmine · Mandarin Orange · Bergamot · Patchouli · Lily-Of-The-Valley · Amber · Opoponax

Only in Opium 1977: Cloves · Pepper · Coriander · West Indian Bay · Plum · Citruses · Carnation · Cinnamon +15

Only in Opium Eau de Parfum 2009: Myrhh · Vanille

Community votes

Opium 1977 ← · → Opium Eau de Parfum 2009

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

good value

great value

Sillage

intimate

moderate

strong

enormous

Longevity

very weak

weak

moderate

long lasting

eternal

Gender

female

more female

unisex

more male

male

Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

Opium 1977 +7

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

Opium 1977 +12

Price value≈ even

Night-nessOpium 1977 +7

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

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