175 community ratings

Opoponax / Impérial Opoponax

WomenClassic

7.7/ 10

Community score
175 ratings

Les Néréides Opoponax / Impérial Opoponax is a sweet, resinous women's fragrance built around vanilla, benzoin and myrrh, suited to fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 135 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.6 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.4 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Resinous

What does Opoponax / Impérial Opoponax smell like?

It opens with bergamot and orange zest, a light freshness that warms up quickly. In the heart, sandalwood, hawthorn and Grasse jasmine form a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of myrrh, vanilla, benzoin and musk takes over, with gourmand, spicy and oriental sides coming forward.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening, leisure and night out are the leading occasions. Most see it as feminine. Burberry Brit Gold and Moresque Seta have a close profile.