Absolu vs Opium Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opium Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.
AbsoluChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Opium ParfumChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Absolu1/7
Opium Parfum6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Opium Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Opium Parfum
- Longevity
- Opium Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Opium Parfum
- Value for money
- Absolu
- Versatility
- Opium Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opium Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AbsoluRochasOpium ParfumYves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 1,508 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.54/ 5 · 957 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
Category winnerOpium ParfumRating 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
69%Love
22%Like
3%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
957 votes
Category winnerOpium ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpium Parfum
SillageOpium Parfum
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%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
balsamic77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match41%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
ClovesPepperMandarin OrangeCorianderPlumCitrusesWest Indian BayJasmine
Heart
CarnationCinnamonPatchouliSandalwoodRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MyrrhIncenseAmberTolu BalsamVanillaOpoponaxCastoreumBenzoin
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–
Spring29
Summer22
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOpium ParfumMost 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#299
PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews50
Category winnerOpium ParfumHigher 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 Parfum is a dense, smoky spice blend built around pungent cloves, rich resins, and dry woods. The opening hits immediately with dark plum, sharp coriander, and warm crushed cloves before softening into a velvety heart of red carnation and cinnamon. In the deep dry-down, sweet myrrh, smooth san…
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 Parfum?
Opium Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. Absolu is rated 4.05/5 from 1,508 votes; Opium Parfum is rated 4.54/5 from 957 votes. Choose Absolu for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Opium Parfum for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Absolu or Opium Parfum?
Opium Parfum lasts longest (Opium Parfum 85/100, Absolu 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Absolu or Opium Parfum?
Opium Parfum projects furthest (Opium Parfum 78/100, Absolu 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Absolu and Opium Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% 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 Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Opium Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolu is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Absolu and Opium Parfum?
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 Parfum has top notes of Cloves, Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Myrrh, Incense, Amber and Tolu Balsam.
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