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Sables vs Opium (2009)

Sables and Opium (2009) overlap 57% in notes and accords; 4 notes appear in both. Opium (2009) projects more: sillage 8.3/10 against 7.1/10 for Sables. Voters pick Sables mostly for autumn and Opium (2009) for winter.

At a glance

SablesOpium (2009)
BrandGoutalYves Saint Laurent
Release year19852009
Rating
7.7/10286 votes
7.6/10269 votes
Longevity
8.5/10
8.6/10
Sillage
7.1/10
8.3/10

When to wear

Seasons
SablesOpium (2009)
Autumn38%41%
Winter27%43%
Spring21%13%
Summer15%0%
Occasions
SablesOpium (2009)
Evening26%36%
Nighttime18%35%
Casual27%15%
Daytime16%8%
Office12%6%

Notes

In both

  • Bergamot
  • Mandarin orange
  • Jasmine
  • Amber

Sables

Only in this one

  • Madagascar pepper
  • Oakmoss
  • Corsican immortelle
  • Vanilla
  • Indian sandalwood

Opium (2009)

Only in this one

  • Myrrh
  • Opoponax

Accords

Sables

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Resinous

Opium (2009)

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Resinous

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 8.5/10 for Sables, 8.6/10 for Opium (2009).

Which one projects more?

Opium (2009) projects more: sillage 8.3/10 against 7.1/10 for Sables.

Which one suits winter better?

Opium (2009) suits winter better: winter gets 43% of its season votes, against 27% for Sables.

Which one suits summer better?

Sables suits summer better: summer gets 15% of its season votes, against 0% for Opium (2009).

Which one is rated higher?

Sables is rated higher: 7.7/10 against 7.6/10 for Opium (2009).

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Jasmine, Amber.