Fragrance comparison

Coromandel Eau de Parfum vs Opium (1977)

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 12,103 ratings analysed

Coromandel Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.373,708 votes

Rank #24,972 AmberWoody

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56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Opium (1977)

Yves Saint Laurent

3.978,395 votes

Rank #414 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opium (1977) takes 4 of 7 categories.

Coromandel Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Opium (1977)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Coromandel Eau de Parfum3/7

Opium (1977)4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coromandel Eau de ParfumChanel

Opium (1977)Yves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 3,708 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 8,395 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

Category winnerCoromandel Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

3,708 votes

44%Love

32%Like

1%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

8,395 votes

Category winnerCoromandel Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOpium (1977)

SillageOpium (1977)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value53

Category winnerOpium (1977)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

patchouli70%

balsamic60%

citrus50%

warm spicy100%

amber91%

balsamic83%

woody74%

aromatic65%

powdery56%

Scent match56%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeCitrusesNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliOrris RootRoseJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

White ChocolateBenzoinAmberOlibanumIncenseWoody NotesMusk

Top

ClovesPepperCorianderWest Indian BayPlumJasmineMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodPatchouliRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IncenseMyrrhTolu BalsamAmberOpoponaxBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Orris Root, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Coromandel Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring19

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCoromandel Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex60

Women28

Date 40%Party 26%Work 21%Casual 14%

Men3

Unisex36

Women61

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,972

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#414

PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Raymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerOpium (1977)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Coromandel Eau de Parfum is a plush, amber-forward composition anchored by earthy patchouli and creamy white chocolate. The opening releases a brief burst of bitter orange and neroli before sinking into rich orris root and smoked frankincense. It feels warm, substantial, and deeply comforting on cold skin. As h…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Coromandel Eau de Parfum or Opium (1977)?

Opium (1977) takes 4 of 7 categories. Coromandel Eau de Parfum is rated 4.37/5 from 3,708 votes; Opium (1977) is rated 3.97/5 from 8,395 votes. Choose Coromandel Eau de Parfum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Opium (1977) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Coromandel Eau de Parfum or Opium (1977)?

Opium (1977) lasts longest (Opium (1977) 88/100, Coromandel Eau de Parfum 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coromandel Eau de Parfum or Opium (1977)?

Opium (1977) projects furthest (Opium (1977) 82/100, Coromandel Eau de Parfum 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coromandel Eau de Parfum and Opium (1977) smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Orris Root, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Coromandel Eau de Parfum or Opium (1977) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Coromandel Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Coromandel Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Coromandel Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coromandel Eau de Parfum and Opium (1977)?

Coromandel Eau de Parfum has top notes of Bitter Orange, Citruses and Neroli, heart notes of Patchouli, Orris Root, Rose and Jasmine, a base of White Chocolate, Benzoin, Amber and Olibanum. 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.