Fragrance comparison

Black vs Opium Francês 1977

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

Black

Everlast

3.9058 votes

Rank #30,746 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Opium Francês 1977

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.2516 votes

Rank #41,738 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opium Francês 1977 takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Black2/5

Opium Francês 19773/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackEverlast

Opium Francês 1977Atelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 39%Had 42%Want 19%

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 73%

Category winnerOpium Francês 1977Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

48%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

58 votes

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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityOpium Francês 1977

SillageOpium Francês 1977

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value81

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

smoky77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PepperCardamomCedarFreesia

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseLeatherGuaiac WoodViolet Leaves

Base4-6+ hrs

AmberCitrusesPatchouliSandalowoodSantolina

Top

PlumCorianderCitrusesTangerineClovesPepperJasmineBay Leaf

Heart

Orris RootPeachSandalowoodCarnationRoseCinnamonPatchouliLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IncenseVanillaAmberTolu BalsamOpoponaxBenzoinMyrrhCedar

InformationalShared notesPepper, Cedar, Incense and Amber. Durations are only published for Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring69

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

Casual 34%Date 29%Party 22%Work 15%

Men18

Unisex71

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,738

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Everlast Black hits your skin with an assertive burst of black pepper and crushed cardamom. That initial sharp alcohol flash burns off within three minutes, revealing crisp cedarwood and a pale touch of freesia. Give it twenty minutes. The core settles into dark leather, dry guaiac wood, and smoldering incense. It fee…

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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, Black or Opium Francês 1977?

Opium Francês 1977 takes 3 of 5 categories. Black is rated 3.90/5 from 58 votes; Opium Francês 1977 is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes. Choose Black for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Opium Francês 1977 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Opium Francês 1977?

Opium Francês 1977 lasts longest (Opium Francês 1977 86/100, Black 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Opium Francês 1977?

Opium Francês 1977 projects furthest (Opium Francês 1977 71/100, Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Opium Francês 1977 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Cedar, Incense and Amber.

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

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

What are the notes in Black and Opium Francês 1977?

Black has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Cedar and Freesia, heart notes of Incense, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Violet Leaves, a base of Amber, Citruses, Patchouli and Sandalowood. 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.