# Poison vs Opium (1977)

Poison and Opium (1977) overlap 55% in notes and accords; 14 notes appear in both. Poison is the fruitier of the two.

## At a glance

|  | Poison | Opium (1977) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Dior | Yves Saint Laurent |
| Release year | 1985 | 1977 |
| Rating | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Longevity | 9.1/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Sillage | 8.9/10 | 8.9/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Poison | Opium (1977) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter | 42% | 44% |
| Autumn | 40% | 38% |
| Spring | 13% | 11% |
| Summer | 6% | 7% |

## Occasions

|  | Poison | Opium (1977) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 38% | 40% |
| Nighttime | 35% | 37% |
| Casual | 12% | 13% |
| Daytime | 9% | 7% |
| Office | 5% | 4% |

## Notes

In both: Coriander, Plum, Frankincense, Opoponax, Rose, Jasmine, Carnation, Cinnamon, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk, Vanilla, Amber

Only in this one:

- Poison: Aniseed, Pimento, Orange honey, Rosewood, Wild berries, Tuberose, Neroli, Heliotrope
- Opium (1977): Citrus fruits, Bergamot, Pepper, Clove, Mandarin orange, Laurel, Lily of the valley, Peach, Orris root, Patchouli, Benzoin, Coconut, Cistus, Myrrh, Tolu balm

## Accords

- Poison: Floral, Fruity, Sweet, Spicy, Woody, Oriental
- Opium (1977): Floral, Sweet, Spicy, Woody, Oriental, Animal

## Frequently asked questions

### Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 9.1/10 for Poison, 9.2/10 for Opium (1977).

### Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 8.9/10 for Poison, 8.9/10 for Opium (1977).

### Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 42% of the season votes for Poison and 44% for Opium (1977).

### Which one is rated higher?

Opium (1977) is rated higher: 8.0/10 against 7.9/10 for Poison.

### Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Coriander, Plum, Frankincense, Opoponax, Rose, Jasmine, Carnation, Cinnamon, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk, Vanilla, Amber.

## More

- [Poison details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/dior-poison-esprit-de-parfum)
- [Poison dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/dior-poison-esprit-de-parfum)
- [Opium (1977) details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/yves-saint-laurent-opium-1977-parfum)
- [Opium (1977) dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/yves-saint-laurent-opium-1977-parfum)

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