Fragrance comparison

Cruda vs Fou d’Opium

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 208 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cruda

Morph

4.23188 votes

Rank #5,500 CinnamonWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Fou d’Opium

DSH Perfumes

4.3520 votes

Rank #22,833 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cruda takes 4 of 6 categories.

Cruda
Choose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Fou d’Opium
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cruda4/6

Fou d’Opium2/6

Ratings & consensus: Cruda
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fou d’Opium
Sillage & projection: Cruda
Value for money: Fou d’Opium
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Cruda
Fragranxe ranking: Cruda

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CrudaMorph

Fou d’OpiumDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 62%

Category winnerCrudaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

188 votes

55%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityFou d’Opium

SillageCruda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value78

Category winnerFou d’OpiumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cinnamon100%

warm spicy91%

amber83%

vanilla74%

woody65%

animalic56%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

AmbergrisDamask RoseWhite Flowers

Heart3-5 hrs

CinnamonVanilaPatchouli

Base8-12+ hrs

CedarwoodVetiver

Notes

SpicesCarnationTolu BalsamLabdanumCivetCinnamonNeroliIncenseVanilaAldehydesAmbergrisAustralian Sandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerCrudaLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring28

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day95

Night100

Spring100

Summer82

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night91

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex52

Women45

Men0

Unisex78

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,500

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#22,833

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCrudaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cruda by Morph is an unapologetically rich gourmand that smells like a freshly baked apple tart covered in grated cinnamon, melted vanilla, and dark amber syrup. The opening hits with a vivid splash of warm spice alongside Damask rose and a distinctive touch of salty ambergris that keeps the sweetness from feeling fla…

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Fou d'Opium by DSH Perfumes is a fiery, resinous spicy oriental that revives the opulent spirit of vintage 1970s perfumery. The scent opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes, bergamot, and ripe plum before unleashing a dense swirl of clove bud, cinnamon bark, and powdery carnation. Warm tolu balsam, golden labdanum, and…

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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, Cruda or Fou d’Opium?

Cruda takes 4 of 6 categories. Cruda is rated 4.23/5 from 188 votes; Fou d’Opium is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes. Choose Cruda for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Fou d’Opium for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cruda or Fou d’Opium?

Fou d’Opium lasts longest (Fou d’Opium 87/100, Cruda 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cruda or Fou d’Opium?

Cruda projects furthest (Cruda 76/100, Fou d’Opium 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cruda and Fou d’Opium smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Ambergris, Cinnamon and Vanila.

Is Cruda or Fou d’Opium better for summer or winter?

Cruda suits day or night wear; Fou d’Opium suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cruda and Fou d’Opium?

Cruda has top notes of Ambergris, Damask Rose and White Flowers, heart notes of Cinnamon, Vanila and Patchouli, a base of Cedarwood and Vetiver. Fou d’Opium features Spices, Carnation, Tolu Balsam, Labdanum and Civet.