Absolu vs Opium (1977)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Absolu takes 4 of 7 categories.
AbsoluChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Opium (1977)Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Absolu4/7
Opium (1977)3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Absolu
- Community sentiment
- Absolu
- Longevity
- Opium (1977)
- Sillage & projection
- Opium (1977)
- Value for money
- Absolu
- Versatility
- Absolu
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opium (1977)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AbsoluRochasOpium (1977)Yves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 1,508 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
3.97/ 5 · 8,395 votes
Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%
Category winnerAbsoluRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
1,288 votes
44%Love
32%Like
1%Ok
22%Dislike
1%Hate
8,395 votes
Category winnerAbsoluMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpium (1977)
SillageOpium (1977)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAbsoluBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy91%
white floral83%
citrus74%
sweet65%
powdery56%
warm spicy100%
amber91%
balsamic83%
woody74%
aromatic65%
powdery56%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeFig Leaf
Heart
Orange BlossomLilyPepperRose
Base
BenzoinTolu BalsamLabdanumCedar
Top
ClovesPepperCorianderWest Indian BayPlumJasmineMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodPatchouliRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley
Base
IncenseMyrrhTolu BalsamAmberOpoponaxBenzoinLabdanumVanilla
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pepper, Rose and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring28
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring19
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAbsoluMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,237
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews136
Overall rank#421
PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Raymond Chaillan
Launched—
Reviews204
Category winnerOpium (1977)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAbsolu by Rochas is a resinous, warm oriental fragrance for women. It opens with vibrant mandarin orange and crisp fig leaf before settling into a deep heart of orange blossom, rose, and black pepper. The base anchors the scent with benzoin, tolu balsam, and cedar, creating a rich profile best suited for cold autumn a…
Reviews →Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) opens like a warm, crackling hearth on a freezing winter night. The first spray hits with a sharp burst of dried clove buds, fresh black pepper, and dark plum before mellowing into rich cinnamon, spicy red carnation, and creamy sandalwood. As it settles on warm skin, deep frankincense, …
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Absolu or Opium (1977)?
Absolu takes 4 of 7 categories. Absolu is rated 4.05/5 from 1,508 votes; Opium (1977) is rated 3.97/5 from 8,395 votes. Choose Absolu for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Opium (1977) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Absolu or Opium (1977)?
Opium (1977) lasts longest (Opium (1977) 88/100, Absolu 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Absolu or Opium (1977)?
Opium (1977) projects furthest (Opium (1977) 82/100, Absolu 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Absolu and Opium (1977) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pepper, Rose and Benzoin.
Is Absolu or Opium (1977) better for summer or winter?
For summer, Absolu is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolu is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Absolu and Opium (1977)?
Absolu has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily, Pepper and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Tolu Balsam, Labdanum and Cedar. Opium (1977) has top notes of Cloves, Pepper, Coriander and West Indian Bay, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Incense, Myrrh, Tolu Balsam and Amber.
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