Fahrenheit vs Opium Collector's Edition 2014
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 takes 4 of 7 categories.
FahrenheitChoose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
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.
Fahrenheit3/7
Opium Collector's Edition 20144/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Fahrenheit
- Community sentiment
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Longevity
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Sillage & projection
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Value for money
- Fahrenheit
- Versatility
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fahrenheit
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FahrenheitDiorOpium Collector's Edition 2014Yves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 24,515 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
4.09/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%
Category winnerFahrenheitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
28%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
4%Hate
21,387 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 winnerFahrenheitBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
woody92%
ozonic84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
animalic61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Nutmeg FlowerLavenderCedarMandarin OrangeChamomileBergamotHawthornLemon
Heart
Violet LeafNutmegSandalwoodCarnationHoneysuckleJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
LeatherVetiverMuskAmberPatchouliTonka Bean
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CarnationJasmine
Base
AmberVanilla AbsoluteVetiver
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, 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 seasonSpring55
Summer28
Fall0
Winter100
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#704
PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Maurice Roger, Michel Almairac
Launched1988
Reviews997
Overall rank#25,353
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerFahrenheitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDior Fahrenheit is a bold masculine staple that balances green violet leaf, dry cedarwood, and rich jacket leather. It hits the air with a famous blast of zesty mandarin, calming chamomile, and crisp violet leaf that gives off a distinct, industrial petrol vibe. As the initial sharpness settles on your skin, warm nutm…
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, Fahrenheit or Opium Collector's Edition 2014?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 takes 4 of 7 categories. Fahrenheit is rated 3.98/5 from 24,515 votes; Opium Collector's Edition 2014 is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes. Choose Fahrenheit for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. 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, Fahrenheit or Opium Collector's Edition 2014?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 lasts longest (Opium Collector's Edition 2014 90/100, Fahrenheit 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fahrenheit or Opium Collector's Edition 2014?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 projects furthest (Opium Collector's Edition 2014 77/100, Fahrenheit 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fahrenheit and Opium Collector's Edition 2014 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Carnation and Jasmine.
Is Fahrenheit or Opium Collector's Edition 2014 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 is the stronger pick. For winter, Fahrenheit is the stronger pick. Opium Collector's Edition 2014 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fahrenheit and Opium Collector's Edition 2014?
Fahrenheit has top notes of Nutmeg Flower, Lavender, Cedar and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Carnation, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. 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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