Fleur de Nuit vs Opium Collector's Edition 2014
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fleur de Nuit takes 4 of 7 categories.
Fleur de NuitChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Opium Collector's Edition 2014Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Fleur de Nuit4/7
Opium Collector's Edition 20142/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Fleur de Nuit
- Community sentiment
- Fleur de Nuit
- Longevity
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Fleur de Nuit
- Versatility
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fleur de Nuit
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fleur de NuitAntonio ViscontiOpium Collector's Edition 2014Yves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 128 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
4.09/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%
Category winnerFleur de NuitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
46%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
128 votes
44%Love
38%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerFleur de NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpium Collector's Edition 2014
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFleur de NuitBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
amber92%
floral84%
vanilla77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, vanilla and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegPaprikaBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
JasmineCarnationTuberoseStar AniseRose
Base
White HoneyBenzoinTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberVanilleAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CarnationJasmine
Base
AmberVanilla AbsoluteVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring21
Summer18
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#10,029
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#25,353
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerFleur de NuitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFleur de Nuit opens with a spicy flash of nutmeg, paprika and citrus, then settles into dark florals over amber, honeyed vanilla and woods. It usually reads warm, sensual and slightly vintage in style. Reviews suggest a bold opening and very strong wear. If you enjoy spicy florals with jasmine, carnation and a resinou…
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, Fleur de Nuit or Opium Collector's Edition 2014?
Fleur de Nuit takes 4 of 7 categories. Fleur de Nuit is rated 4.18/5 from 128 votes; Opium Collector's Edition 2014 is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes. Choose Fleur de Nuit for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Opium Collector's Edition 2014 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Fleur de Nuit or Opium Collector's Edition 2014?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 lasts longest (Opium Collector's Edition 2014 90/100, Fleur de Nuit 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fleur de Nuit or Opium Collector's Edition 2014?
Projection is very close: Fleur de Nuit 77/100, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 77/100 for sillage.
Do Fleur de Nuit and Opium Collector's Edition 2014 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Carnation.
Is Fleur de Nuit or Opium Collector's Edition 2014 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 is the stronger pick. For winter, Fleur de Nuit is the stronger pick. Opium Collector's Edition 2014 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fleur de Nuit and Opium Collector's Edition 2014?
Fleur de Nuit has top notes of Nutmeg, Paprika, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Carnation, Tuberose and Star Anise, a base of White Honey, Benzoin, Tonka Bean 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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