Eau de Rochas vs Opium Collector's Edition 2014
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 takes 4 of 7 categories.
Eau de RochasChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Opium Collector's Edition 2014Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Eau de Rochas3/7
Opium Collector's Edition 20144/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau de Rochas
- Community sentiment
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Longevity
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Sillage & projection
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Value for money
- Eau de Rochas
- Versatility
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau de Rochas
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau de RochasRochasOpium Collector's Edition 2014Yves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
4.09/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%
Category winnerEau de RochasRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
42%Like
6%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
1,492 votes
44%Love
38%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerOpium Collector's Edition 2014Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpium Collector's Edition 2014
SillageOpium Collector's Edition 2014
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEau de RochasBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
woody65%
earthy53%
green42%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeLemonBasilBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeVerbena
Heart
CorianderPatchouliCarnationNarcissusJasmineWild Rose
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CarnationJasmine
Base
AmberVanilla AbsoluteVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Carnation and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Spring76
Summer88
Fall88
Winter100
Day100
Night94
Category winnerOpium Collector's Edition 2014Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,240
PerfumerNicolas Mamounas
Launched—
Reviews185
Overall rank#25,353
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerEau de RochasHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau de Rochas is a sharp, classic citrus aromatic that defines summer refreshment. Opening with a crisp, bracing blast of lemon and verbena, it settles into an earthy, mossy base that feels clean and composed. It is an ideal companion for high-heat days when you need something cooling, functional, and devoid of unnece…
Reviews →Opium Collector's Edition 2014 by Yves Saint Laurent brings a brighter, sparkling opening to the legendary spicy amber profile. The fragrance starts with a sunny splash of mandarin orange and crisp bergamot before settling into a warm heart of spicy carnation and creamy jasmine petals. As it warms on the skin, smooth …
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, Eau de Rochas or Opium Collector's Edition 2014?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes; Opium Collector's Edition 2014 is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Opium Collector's Edition 2014 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau de Rochas or Opium Collector's Edition 2014?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 lasts longest (Opium Collector's Edition 2014 90/100, Eau de Rochas 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau de Rochas or Opium Collector's Edition 2014?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 projects furthest (Opium Collector's Edition 2014 77/100, Eau de Rochas 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau de Rochas and Opium Collector's Edition 2014 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Carnation and Jasmine.
Is Eau de Rochas or Opium Collector's Edition 2014 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 is the stronger pick. For winter, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 is the stronger pick. Opium Collector's Edition 2014 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau de Rochas and Opium Collector's Edition 2014?
Eau de Rochas has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Patchouli, Carnation and Narcissus, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood. Opium Collector's Edition 2014 has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla Absolute and Vetiver.
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