Boucheron Pour Homme vs Opium Collector's Edition 2014
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 takes 4 of 7 categories.
Boucheron Pour HommeChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Opium Collector's Edition 2014Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Boucheron Pour Homme3/7
Opium Collector's Edition 20144/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Boucheron Pour Homme
- Community sentiment
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Longevity
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Sillage & projection
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Value for money
- Boucheron Pour Homme
- Versatility
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Boucheron Pour Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Boucheron Pour HommeBoucheronOpium Collector's Edition 2014Yves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 2,181 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
4.09/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%
Category winnerBoucheron Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
41%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
1,995 votes
44%Love
38%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerOpium Collector's Edition 2014Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpium Collector's Edition 2014
SillageOpium Collector's Edition 2014
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBoucheron Pour HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonLemon VerbenaBergamotLavenderOrangeBasilMandarin Orange
Heart
CarnationRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyOrris Root
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncenseMuskBenzoinAmberTonka Bean
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CarnationJasmine
Base
AmberVanilla AbsoluteVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Carnation and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter57
Day–
Night–
Spring76
Summer88
Fall88
Winter100
Day100
Night94
Category winnerOpium Collector's Edition 2014Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#695
PerfumerFrancis Deleamont, Jean-Pierre Bethouart, Raymond Chaillan
Launched—
Reviews250
Overall rank#25,353
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerBoucheron Pour HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBoucheron Pour Homme opens with a sharp burst of lemon verbena, bergamot, and basil before settling into a soapy carnation and rose heart. Built on an oakmoss, vetiver, and sandalwood base, it offers a clean, refined barbershop feel that shines during spring and summer office days. It suits mature wearers who value st…
Reviews →Opium Collector's Edition 2014 by Yves Saint Laurent brings a brighter, sparkling opening to the legendary spicy amber profile. The fragrance starts with a sunny splash of mandarin orange and crisp bergamot before settling into a warm heart of spicy carnation and creamy jasmine petals. As it warms on the skin, smooth …
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, Boucheron Pour Homme or Opium Collector's Edition 2014?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 takes 4 of 7 categories. Boucheron Pour Homme is rated 3.94/5 from 2,181 votes; Opium Collector's Edition 2014 is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes. Choose Boucheron Pour Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Opium Collector's Edition 2014 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Boucheron Pour Homme or Opium Collector's Edition 2014?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 lasts longest (Opium Collector's Edition 2014 90/100, Boucheron Pour Homme 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Boucheron Pour Homme or Opium Collector's Edition 2014?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 projects furthest (Opium Collector's Edition 2014 77/100, Boucheron Pour Homme 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Boucheron Pour Homme and Opium Collector's Edition 2014 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Carnation and Jasmine.
Is Boucheron Pour Homme or Opium Collector's Edition 2014 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 is the stronger pick. For winter, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 is the stronger pick. Opium Collector's Edition 2014 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Boucheron Pour Homme and Opium Collector's Edition 2014?
Boucheron Pour Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lemon Verbena, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Incense. Opium Collector's Edition 2014 has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla Absolute and Vetiver.
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