Fragrance comparison

Catwalk vs Opium (1977)

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8,450 ratings analysed

4 wins

Catwalk

Armaf

4.2555 votes

Rank #13,597 White FloralMusky

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21%scent match

Clearly different

Opium (1977)

Yves Saint Laurent

3.978,395 votes

Rank #421 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Catwalk takes 4 of 7 categories.

Catwalk
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Opium (1977)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Catwalk4/7

Opium (1977)3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CatwalkArmaf

Opium (1977)Yves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

3.97/ 5 · 8,395 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

Category winnerCatwalkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

36%Like

13%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

44%Love

32%Like

1%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

8,395 votes

Category winnerCatwalkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOpium (1977)

SillageOpium (1977)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value53

Category winnerCatwalkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

amber91%

balsamic83%

woody74%

aromatic65%

powdery56%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart

LilyJasminePeach

Base

MuskVanillaAmbroxan

Top

ClovesPepperCorianderWest Indian BayPlumJasmineMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodPatchouliRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IncenseMyrrhTolu BalsamAmberOpoponaxBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Peach and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall52

Winter28

Day100

Night50

Spring19

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCatwalkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men3

Unisex36

Women61

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,597

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#421

PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Raymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerOpium (1977)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Catwalk opens with a bright splash of orange and Mandarin orange, giving a sunny first impression. As the citrus notes settle, the scent shifts toward a fresh floral heart where green lily and sweet jasmine take center stage, balanced by a soft touch of peach. The base grounds the fragrance with warm vanilla and…

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Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) opens like a warm, crackling hearth on a freezing winter night. The first spray hits with a sharp burst of dried clove buds, fresh black pepper, and dark plum before mellowing into rich cinnamon, spicy red carnation, and creamy sandalwood. As it settles on warm skin, deep frankincense, …

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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, Catwalk or Opium (1977)?

Catwalk takes 4 of 7 categories. Catwalk is rated 4.25/5 from 55 votes; Opium (1977) is rated 3.97/5 from 8,395 votes. Choose Catwalk for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Opium (1977) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Catwalk or Opium (1977)?

Opium (1977) lasts longest (Opium (1977) 88/100, Catwalk 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Catwalk or Opium (1977)?

Opium (1977) projects furthest (Opium (1977) 82/100, Catwalk 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Catwalk and Opium (1977) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Peach and Vanilla.

Is Catwalk or Opium (1977) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Catwalk is the stronger pick. For winter, Opium (1977) is the stronger pick. Catwalk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Catwalk and Opium (1977)?

Catwalk has top notes of Citruses, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Ambroxan. Opium (1977) has top notes of Cloves, Pepper, Coriander and West Indian Bay, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Incense, Myrrh, Tolu Balsam and Amber.