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Chamade vs Opium Francês 1977

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

Updated 1,916 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opium Francês 1977 takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Chamade

    Choose it for a green and amber 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.

Chamade2/5
Opium Francês 19773/5
Ratings & consensus
Chamade
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
Chamade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ChamadeGuerlain
Opium Francês 1977Atelier Segall & Barutti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.23/ 5 · 1,900 votes
Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%
4.25/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 20%Had 6%Want 73%
Category winnerChamadeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
48%Love
38%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

1,900 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
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity86
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityOpium Francês 1977

SillageOpium Francês 1977

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value81
Category winnerOpium Francês 1977Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
amber92%
floral84%
balsamic77%
rose69%
fresh61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
balsamic61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
HiacynthAldehydesRoseJasmineBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
GalbanumLilacLily-of-the-ValleyCloves
Base4 to 8 hours
Tolu BalsamBenzoinPeru BalsamAmberVetiverVanillaSandalwood
Top
PlumCorianderCitrusesTangerineClovesPepperJasmineBay Leaf
Heart
Orris RootPeachSandalowoodCarnationRoseCinnamonPatchouliLily-of-the-Valley
Base
IncenseVanillaAmberTolu BalsamOpoponaxBenzoinMyrrhCedar
InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cloves. Durations are only published for Chamade, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer48
Fall82
Winter41
Day100
Night62
Spring69
Summer38
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex22
Women76
Men18
Unisex71
Women12
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#835

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews162

Overall rank#44,339

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChamadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chamade by Guerlain presents a green, floral opening that shifts into a warm, resinous drydown. Introduced in 1969, it pairs crisp hyacinth, sparkling aldehydes, and bergamot with a sharp bite of bitter galbanum. As the brisk start softens, lush middle notes of lilac, rose, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley fill the hea…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chamade or Opium Francês 1977?

Opium Francês 1977 takes 3 of 5 categories. Chamade is rated 4.23/5 from 1,900 votes; Opium Francês 1977 is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes. Choose Chamade for a green and amber 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, Chamade or Opium Francês 1977?

Opium Francês 1977 lasts longest (Opium Francês 1977 86/100, Chamade 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chamade or Opium Francês 1977?

Opium Francês 1977 projects furthest (Opium Francês 1977 71/100, Chamade 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chamade and Opium Francês 1977 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cloves.

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

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

What are the notes in Chamade and Opium Francês 1977?

Chamade has top notes of Hiacynth, Aldehydes, Rose and Jasmine, heart notes of Galbanum, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cloves, a base of Tolu Balsam, Benzoin, Peru Balsam and Amber. 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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