Skip to content
Parfumedia

Opium (1977) vs Opium pour Homme

Opium (1977) and Opium pour Homme share 4 of their 32 notes (13%). Opium (1977) lasts longer: longevity 9.0/10 against 8.5/10 for Opium pour Homme. Opium (1977) projects more: sillage 9.0/10 against 8.0/10 for Opium pour Homme.

At a glance

Opium (1977)Opium pour Homme
BrandYves Saint LaurentYves Saint Laurent
Release year19771995
ConcentrationNo dataEau de Toilette
Rating
8.0/10100+ votes
8.0/10500+ votes
Longevity
9.0/10
8.5/10
Sillage
9.0/10
8.0/10

When to wear

Seasons
Opium (1977)Opium pour Homme
Winter44%36%
Autumn38%37%
Spring11%21%
Summer7%6%
Occasions
Opium (1977)Opium pour Homme
Evening40%28%
Nighttime37%28%
Casual13%18%
Daytime7%13%
Office4%12%

Notes

4 of 32 notes in both (13%)

Only in Opium (1977)

  • Coriander
  • Citrus fruits
  • Bergamot
  • Clove
  • Plum
  • Mandarin orange
  • Laurel
  • Jasmine
  • Cinnamon
  • Lily of the valley
  • Peach
  • Rose
  • Sandalwood
  • Iris(Orris root)
  • Patchouli
  • Carnation
  • Vetiver
  • Opoponax
  • Benzoin
  • Coconut
  • Cistus
  • Frankincense
  • Musk
  • Myrrh
  • Amber

In both

  • Pepper
  • Cedar(Cedar / Atlas cedar)
  • Vanilla(Vanilla / Bourbon vanilla)
  • Tolu balm

Only in Opium pour Homme

  • Blackcurrant
  • Star anise
  • Galangal

Accords

  1. Sweet: Opium (1977), Opium pour Homme
  2. Spicy: Opium (1977), Opium pour Homme
  3. Woody: Opium (1977), Opium pour Homme
  4. Oriental: Opium (1977), Opium pour Homme
  5. Floral: Opium (1977)
  6. Fruity: Opium pour Homme
  7. Animal: Opium (1977)
  8. Powdery: Opium pour Homme

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Opium (1977) lasts longer: longevity 9.0/10 against 8.5/10 for Opium pour Homme.

Which one projects more?

Opium (1977) projects more: sillage 9.0/10 against 8.0/10 for Opium pour Homme.

Which one suits winter better?

Opium (1977) suits winter better: winter gets 44% of its season votes, against 36% for Opium pour Homme.

Which one is rated higher?

Both are rated 8.0/10.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Pepper, Cedar (Cedar / Atlas cedar), Vanilla (Vanilla / Bourbon vanilla), Tolu balm.

Compare Opium (1977) with another perfume

People also compared