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Brésil vs Opium Francês 1977

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

Updated 328 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opium Francês 1977 takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Brésil

    Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime 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.

Brésil2/5
Opium Francês 19773/5
Ratings & consensus
Brésil
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
Brésil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
BrésilL’Occitane Au Brésil
Opium Francês 1977Atelier Segall & Barutti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.19/ 5 · 312 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
4.25/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 20%Had 6%Want 73%
Category winnerBrésilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
54%Love
26%Like
9%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate

312 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
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity86
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityOpium Francês 1977

SillageOpium Francês 1977

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value81
Category winnerOpium Francês 1977Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
musky61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
balsamic61%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Green NotesHerbal NotesCitrusesPink PepperRosemaryCoconut
Heart2-4 hrs
MagnoliaWhite RoseCoffee
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarVetiverPatchouliMuskVanilla
Top
PlumCorianderCitrusesTangerineClovesPepperJasmineBay Leaf
Heart
Orris RootPeachSandalowoodCarnationRoseCinnamonPatchouliLily-of-the-Valley
Base
IncenseVanillaAmberTolu BalsamOpoponaxBenzoinMyrrhCedar
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Cedar, Patchouli and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Brésil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter33
Day100
Night26
Spring69
Summer38
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex52
Women43
Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%
Men18
Unisex71
Women12
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,152

PerfumerLeandro Petit, Marion Costero

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#41,957

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBrésilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brésil by L’Occitane Au Brésil captures the lush dampness of a tropical rainforest after a morning downpour. It hits skin with a burst of tart citruses, fresh rosemary, and crushed green leaves. The opening is intensely botanical. Give it five minutes for the initial alcohol lift to evaporate, and you will notice a so…

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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, Brésil or Opium Francês 1977?

Opium Francês 1977 takes 3 of 5 categories. Brésil is rated 4.19/5 from 312 votes; Opium Francês 1977 is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes. Choose Brésil for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime 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, Brésil or Opium Francês 1977?

Opium Francês 1977 lasts longest (Opium Francês 1977 86/100, Brésil 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Brésil or Opium Francês 1977?

Opium Francês 1977 projects furthest (Opium Francês 1977 71/100, Brésil 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Brésil and Opium Francês 1977 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Cedar, Patchouli and Vanilla.

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

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

What are the notes in Brésil and Opium Francês 1977?

Brésil has top notes of Green Notes, Herbal Notes, Citruses and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Magnolia, White Rose and Coffee, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk. 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.

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