Double Dare vs Opium (1977)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opium (1977) takes 5 of 7 categories.
Double DareChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Opium (1977)Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Double Dare2/7
Opium (1977)5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Opium (1977)
- Community sentiment
- Double Dare
- Longevity
- Opium (1977)
- Sillage & projection
- Opium (1977)
- Value for money
- Opium (1977)
- Versatility
- Double Dare
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opium (1977)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Double DarePradaOpium (1977)Yves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 32%Had 9%Want 59%
3.97/ 5 · 8,395 votes
Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%
Category winnerOpium (1977)Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
43%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
68 votes
44%Love
32%Like
1%Ok
22%Dislike
1%Hate
8,395 votes
Category winnerDouble DareMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpium (1977)
SillageOpium (1977)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOpium (1977)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
powdery92%
leather84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
amber91%
balsamic83%
woody74%
aromatic65%
powdery56%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotPepperPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
OrrisLabdanumRose
Base6-8+ hrs
LeatherSuedeTolu BalsamAmberwoodVanillaPatchouli
Top
ClovesPepperCorianderWest Indian BayPlumJasmineMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodPatchouliRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley
Base
IncenseMyrrhTolu BalsamAmberOpoponaxBenzoinLabdanumVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Labdanum and Rose. Durations are only published for Double Dare, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter64
Day100
Night76
Spring19
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDouble DareMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,442
PerfumerDaniela Andrier
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#420
PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Raymond Chaillan
Launched—
Reviews204
Category winnerOpium (1977)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPrada Double Dare turns traditional rough animal hide inside out, presenting a remarkably plush suede and buttery leather accord cushioned by cosmetic orris. Fresh bergamot and pink pepper provide an immediate lift on skin, cutting through the dense resins before the composition settles. As the heart expands, dusty ro…
Reviews →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, …
Reviews →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, Double Dare or Opium (1977)?
Opium (1977) takes 5 of 7 categories. Double Dare is rated 3.94/5 from 68 votes; Opium (1977) is rated 3.97/5 from 8,395 votes. Choose Double Dare for a amber and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Opium (1977) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Double Dare or Opium (1977)?
Opium (1977) lasts longest (Opium (1977) 88/100, Double Dare 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Double Dare or Opium (1977)?
Opium (1977) projects furthest (Opium (1977) 82/100, Double Dare 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Double Dare and Opium (1977) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Labdanum and Rose.
Is Double Dare or Opium (1977) better for summer or winter?
For summer, Double Dare is the stronger pick. For winter, Opium (1977) is the stronger pick. Double Dare suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Double Dare and Opium (1977)?
Double Dare has top notes of Bergamot, Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Labdanum and Rose, a base of Leather, Suede, Tolu Balsam and Amberwood. 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.
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