Fragrance comparison

Catwalk vs Opium Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,012 ratings analysed

Catwalk

Armaf

4.2555 votes

Rank #13,597 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Opium Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent

4.54957 votes

Rank #299 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opium Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Catwalk
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Opium Parfum
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Catwalk2/7

Opium Parfum5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CatwalkArmaf

Opium ParfumYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

4.54/ 5 · 957 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerOpium ParfumRating 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

69%Love

22%Like

3%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

957 votes

Category winnerOpium ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityOpium Parfum

SillageOpium Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value49

Category winnerCatwalkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

balsamic77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match25%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

ClovesPepperMandarin OrangeCorianderPlumCitrusesWest Indian BayJasmine

Heart

CarnationCinnamonPatchouliSandalwoodRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MyrrhIncenseAmberTolu BalsamVanillaOpoponaxCastoreumBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Peach. 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

Spring29

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCatwalkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men1

Unisex33

Women66

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,597

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#299

PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerOpium ParfumHigher 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 Parfum is a dense, smoky spice blend built around pungent cloves, rich resins, and dry woods. The opening hits immediately with dark plum, sharp coriander, and warm crushed cloves before softening into a velvety heart of red carnation and cinnamon. In the deep dry-down, sweet myrrh, smooth san…

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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 Parfum?

Opium Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Catwalk is rated 4.25/5 from 55 votes; Opium Parfum is rated 4.54/5 from 957 votes. Choose Catwalk for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Opium Parfum for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Catwalk or Opium Parfum?

Opium Parfum lasts longest (Opium Parfum 85/100, Catwalk 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Catwalk or Opium Parfum?

Opium Parfum projects furthest (Opium Parfum 78/100, Catwalk 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Catwalk and Opium Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Citruses, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Peach.

Is Catwalk or Opium Parfum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Catwalk and Opium Parfum?

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 Parfum has top notes of Cloves, Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Myrrh, Incense, Amber and Tolu Balsam.