Double Dare vs Opium Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opium Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.
Double DareChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Opium ParfumChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Double Dare1/7
Opium Parfum6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Opium Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Opium Parfum
- Longevity
- Opium Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Opium Parfum
- Value for money
- Opium Parfum
- Versatility
- Double Dare
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opium Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Double DarePradaOpium ParfumYves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 32%Had 9%Want 59%
4.54/ 5 · 957 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
Category winnerOpium ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
43%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
68 votes
69%Love
22%Like
3%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
957 votes
Category winnerOpium ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpium Parfum
SillageOpium Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOpium ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
powdery92%
leather84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
fresh spicy61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
balsamic77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, powdery 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
ClovesPepperMandarin OrangeCorianderPlumCitrusesWest Indian BayJasmine
Heart
CarnationCinnamonPatchouliSandalwoodRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MyrrhIncenseAmberTolu BalsamVanillaOpoponaxCastoreumBenzoin
InformationalShared notesPepper, Rose, Tolu Balsam and Vanilla. 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
Spring29
Summer22
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#300
PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews50
Category winnerOpium ParfumHigher 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 Parfum is a dense, smoky spice blend built around pungent cloves, rich resins, and dry woods. The opening hits immediately with dark plum, sharp coriander, and warm crushed cloves before softening into a velvety heart of red carnation and cinnamon. In the deep dry-down, sweet myrrh, smooth san…
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 Parfum?
Opium Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. Double Dare is rated 3.94/5 from 68 votes; Opium Parfum is rated 4.54/5 from 957 votes. Choose Double Dare for a amber and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Opium Parfum for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Double Dare or Opium Parfum?
Opium Parfum lasts longest (Opium Parfum 85/100, Double Dare 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Double Dare or Opium Parfum?
Opium Parfum projects furthest (Opium Parfum 78/100, Double Dare 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Double Dare and Opium Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Rose, Tolu Balsam and Vanilla.
Is Double Dare or Opium Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Double Dare is the stronger pick. For winter, Opium Parfum is the stronger pick. Double Dare suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Double Dare and Opium Parfum?
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 Parfum has top notes of Cloves, Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Myrrh, Incense, Amber and Tolu Balsam.
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