Fragrance comparison

Belle d'Opium vs Sailor Mars

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,142 ratings analysed

3 wins

Belle d'Opium

Yves Saint Laurent

4.015,139 votes

Rank #1,689 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Sailor Mars

Primaniacs

4.673 votes

Rank #55,419 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Belle d'Opium takes 3 of 4 categories.

Belle d'Opium
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Sailor Mars
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Belle d'Opium3/4

Sailor Mars1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Belle d'Opium
Sillage & projection: Belle d'Opium
Value for money: Sailor Mars
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Belle d'Opium

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Belle d'OpiumYves Saint Laurent

Sailor MarsPrimaniacs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 5,139 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

5,139 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityBelle d'Opium

SillageBelle d'Opium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSailor MarsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

floral86%

rose72%

green58%

animalic44%

lactonic30%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Casablanca LilyGardeniaJasmineMandarin Orange

Heart

IncenseFruity NotesWhite PepperTobaccoPeachRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliAmberVanilla

Top15 to 30 minutes

GardeniaCasablanca LilyRoseGalbanum

Heart1 to 2 hours

Japanese Cherry BlossomChamomile

Base2 to 4 hours

AmberCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCasablanca Lily, Gardenia, Rose and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sailor Mars, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,689

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Honorine Blanc

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#55,419

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBelle d'OpiumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Belle d'Opium by Yves Saint Laurent opens with bright mandarin orange and lush Casablanca lily before settling into a warm blend of sweet peach, soft pipe tobacco, and creamy gardenia. Smoky incense and white pepper cut through the sweet fruit, resting on a base of smooth sandalwood, rich amber, and earthy patchouli. …

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Sailor Mars by Primaniacs presents a crisp floral profile centered on lush gardenia and casablanca lily. The opening pairs these creamy white blooms with a sharp splash of green galbanum and fresh rose petals, keeping the bouquet crisp rather than heavy. As the initial bloom settles, soft Japanese cherry blossom and c…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Belle d'Opium or Sailor Mars?

Belle d'Opium takes 3 of 4 categories. Belle d'Opium is rated 4.01/5 from 5,139 votes; Sailor Mars is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Belle d'Opium for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sailor Mars for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Belle d'Opium or Sailor Mars?

Belle d'Opium lasts longest (Belle d'Opium 65/100, Sailor Mars 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Belle d'Opium or Sailor Mars?

Belle d'Opium projects furthest (Belle d'Opium 60/100, Sailor Mars 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Belle d'Opium and Sailor Mars smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Casablanca Lily, Gardenia, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is Belle d'Opium or Sailor Mars better for summer or winter?

Sailor Mars suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Belle d'Opium and Sailor Mars?

Belle d'Opium has top notes of Casablanca Lily, Gardenia, Jasmine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Incense, Fruity Notes, White Pepper and Tobacco, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla. Sailor Mars has top notes of Gardenia, Casablanca Lily, Rose and Galbanum, heart notes of Japanese Cherry Blossom and Chamomile, a base of Amber, Cedar and Sandalwood.