Fragrance comparison

ANNCESTRAL vs Opium Francês 1977

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

ANNCESTRAL

Lehmann

5.002 votes

Rank #34,254 AmberAnis

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45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Opium Francês 1977

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.2516 votes

Rank #42,427 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opium Francês 1977 takes 3 of 4 categories.

ANNCESTRAL
Choose it for a amber and anis character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Opium Francês 1977
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

ANNCESTRAL1/4

Opium Francês 19773/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Opium Francês 1977
Sillage & projection: Opium Francês 1977
Value for money: Opium Francês 1977
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: ANNCESTRAL

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ANNCESTRALLehmann

Opium Francês 1977Atelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityOpium Francês 1977

SillageOpium Francês 1977

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value81

Category winnerOpium Francês 1977Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

anis91%

soft spicy83%

sweet74%

balsamic65%

powdery56%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Star AniseRoseBergamotPepperLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

MyrrhOpoponaxCopal

Base7-9 hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwoodCedarwoodSiamBenzoinVetiver

Top

PlumCorianderCitrusesTangerineClovesPepperJasmineBay Leaf

Heart

Orris RootPeachSandalowoodCarnationRoseCinnamonPatchouliLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IncenseVanillaAmberTolu BalsamOpoponaxBenzoinMyrrhCedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Pepper, Myrrh and Opoponax. Durations are only published for ANNCESTRAL, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day44

Night100

Spring69

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 37%Casual 29%Party 18%Work 16%

Men18

Unisex71

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#42,427

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerANNCESTRALHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

ANNCESTRAL by Lehmann is an amber woody fragrance rooted in ancient resin traditions. It starts with a sharp prickle of black pepper, bright lemon, and crisp bergamot. That initial sparkle is fleeting. Within minutes, a distinct licorice twist of star anise emerges alongside a faint, dry rose petal note. The perfume q…

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Opium Francês 1977 opens with a sharp burst of dried plum, fiery cloves, and bitter tangerine. The initial citrus quickly gives way to a dense heart of cinnamon, carnation, and patchouli, creating a heavy spicy atmosphere reminiscent of vintage perfumery. As hours pass, rich resins take over the base, led by opoponax,…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, ANNCESTRAL or Opium Francês 1977?

Opium Francês 1977 takes 3 of 4 categories. ANNCESTRAL is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Opium Francês 1977 is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes. Choose ANNCESTRAL for a amber and anis character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Opium Francês 1977 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, ANNCESTRAL or Opium Francês 1977?

Opium Francês 1977 lasts longest (Opium Francês 1977 86/100, ANNCESTRAL 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, ANNCESTRAL or Opium Francês 1977?

Opium Francês 1977 projects furthest (Opium Francês 1977 71/100, ANNCESTRAL 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do ANNCESTRAL and Opium Francês 1977 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and balsamic accords. Common notes include Rose, Pepper, Myrrh and Opoponax.

Is ANNCESTRAL or Opium Francês 1977 better for summer or winter?

ANNCESTRAL suits evening wear; Opium Francês 1977 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in ANNCESTRAL and Opium Francês 1977?

ANNCESTRAL has top notes of Star Anise, Rose, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Myrrh, Opoponax and Copal, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Opium Francês 1977 has top notes of Plum, Coriander, Citruses and Tangerine, heart notes of Orris Root, Peach, Sandalowood and Carnation, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Amber and Tolu Balsam.