Fragrance comparison

Classic vs Opium Fraicheur d'Orient

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 138 ratings analysed

Classic

Thera Cosméticos

4.0519 votes

Rank #42,407 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Opium Fraicheur d'Orient

Yves Saint Laurent

4.17119 votes

Rank #13,359 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opium Fraicheur d'Orient takes 4 of 5 categories.

Classic
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Opium Fraicheur d'Orient
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Classic1/5

Opium Fraicheur d'Orient4/5

Ratings & consensus: Opium Fraicheur d'Orient
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Opium Fraicheur d'Orient
Sillage & projection: Opium Fraicheur d'Orient
Value for money: Classic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opium Fraicheur d'Orient

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClassicThera Cosméticos

Opium Fraicheur d'OrientYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 44%Had 14%Want 42%

4.17/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerOpium Fraicheur d'OrientRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

5%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

41%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityOpium Fraicheur d'Orient

SillageOpium Fraicheur d'Orient

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value52

Category winnerClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

floral61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

citrus77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLavenderPetitgrainGalbanumLimePepperNutmegPineapple

Heart

CarnationSageCyclamenJasmine

Base

CedarMuskFrankincensePatchouliLabdanumAmber

Notes

TangerineResinGingerCarnationPepperCinnamonPatchouliAmberCorianderMuskJasmineWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPepper, Carnation, Jasmine and Musk. 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

Summer88

Fall88

Winter69

Day100

Night75

Spring80

Summer100

Fall90

Winter70

Day100

Night81

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex19

Women6

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,407

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOpium Fraicheur d'OrientHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Classic by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of Grapefruit, Lime, and bitter Galbanum that immediately signals a green aromatic direction. The initial citrus fizz settles quickly as clean Lavender, Sage, and spicy Nutmeg take over the heart. Warmth builds slowly near the dry down, where dry Cedar, Frankincense…

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Opium Fraicheur d'Orient by Yves Saint Laurent takes the legendary spicy warmth of vintage Opium and brightens it into an effervescent, sun-drenched daytime perfume. The opening bursts with juicy tangerine, sharp grated ginger, and cracked coriander seeds, delivering an immediate spiced-citrus kick reminiscent of fizz…

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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, Classic or Opium Fraicheur d'Orient?

Opium Fraicheur d'Orient takes 4 of 5 categories. Classic is rated 4.05/5 from 19 votes; Opium Fraicheur d'Orient is rated 4.17/5 from 119 votes. Choose Classic for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Opium Fraicheur d'Orient for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Classic or Opium Fraicheur d'Orient?

Opium Fraicheur d'Orient lasts longest (Opium Fraicheur d'Orient 70/100, Classic 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classic or Opium Fraicheur d'Orient?

Opium Fraicheur d'Orient projects furthest (Opium Fraicheur d'Orient 59/100, Classic 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classic and Opium Fraicheur d'Orient smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Carnation, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Classic or Opium Fraicheur d'Orient better for summer or winter?

Classic suits daytime wear; Opium Fraicheur d'Orient suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classic and Opium Fraicheur d'Orient?

Classic has top notes of Grapefruit, Lavender, Petitgrain and Galbanum, heart notes of Carnation, Sage, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Frankincense and Patchouli. Opium Fraicheur d'Orient features Tangerine, Resin, Ginger, Carnation and Pepper.