Opium (1977) vs Perle Noire
People who smelled both call them a weak match, but people are split. Opium (1977) is sweeter, and Opium (1977) is longer lasting.
- Yves Saint LaurentOpium (1977)
- AvonPerle Noire
How alike are they?
People are split
The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.
Based on a few votesWhere they differ
- Opium (1977) is sweeter.
- Opium (1977) is longer lasting.
- Opium (1977) projects more strongly.
How they wear
Longevity
Very long lastingLonger lasting than 95% of fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Moderate longevityBased on a few votes
Projection
Strong projectionStronger projection than 90% of fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Moderate projectionBased on a few votes
Gender lean
Unisex, leans feminineBased on many votes
Unisex, leans feminineBased on a few votes
What they're made of
Opium (1977)
Main accords
- Amber
- Warm spicy
- Aromatic
- Balsamic
- Woody
- Fresh spicy
Top notes
- bergamot
- citruses
- cloves
- coriander
- jasmine
- mandarin orange
- pepper
- plum
- west indian bay
Heart notes
- carnation
- cinnamon
- lily-of-the-valley
- orris root
- patchouli
- peach
- rose
- sandalwood
Perle Noire
Main accords
- Warm spicy
- Amber
- Floral
- Rose
- Woody
Notes
- carnation
- clove
- fruity notes
- oriental notes
- rose
- spices
- woodsy notes
Which one is for you?
Pick Opium (1977) if…
- you want one that is sweeter
- you want one that is longer lasting
- you want one that projects more strongly
Pick Perle Noire if…
- you want one that is less sweet
- you want one that is shorter lasting
- you want one that projects more softly