I.Patchouly vs Opium (1977)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opium (1977) takes 4 of 7 categories.
I.PatchoulyChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Opium (1977)Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
I.Patchouly3/7
Opium (1977)4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Opium (1977)
- Community sentiment
- I.Patchouly
- Longevity
- Opium (1977)
- Sillage & projection
- Opium (1977)
- Value for money
- I.Patchouly
- Versatility
- I.Patchouly
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opium (1977)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
I.PatchoulyIO.KO 1954Opium (1977)Yves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%
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 hate42%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
44%Love
32%Like
1%Ok
22%Dislike
1%Hate
8,395 votes
Category winnerI.PatchoulyMost 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 winnerI.PatchoulyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
patchouli84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
amber91%
balsamic83%
woody74%
aromatic65%
powdery56%
Scent match62%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeCeleryCedarThyme
Heart
PatchouliIncenseEucalyptusSandalwood
Base
AmberTobacco LeafBenzoinLabdanumVanillaMusk
Top
ClovesPepperCorianderWest Indian BayPlumJasmineMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodPatchouliRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley
Base
IncenseMyrrhTolu BalsamAmberOpoponaxBenzoinLabdanumVanilla
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Patchouli, Incense and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer23
Fall92
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Spring19
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerI.PatchoulyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,122
PerfumerEnzo Galardi
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#421
PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Raymond Chaillan
Launched—
Reviews204
Category winnerOpium (1977)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotI.Patchouly by IO.KO 1954 is an earthy, wood-forward fragrance that centers on raw patchouli, incense, and tobacco leaf. Launched in 2017, this unisex scent leans into herbal and medicinal qualities, making it a compelling choice for enthusiasts who enjoy bold, challenging compositions during autumn or winter months. …
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, I.Patchouly or Opium (1977)?
Opium (1977) takes 4 of 7 categories. I.Patchouly is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Opium (1977) is rated 3.97/5 from 8,395 votes. Choose I.Patchouly for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening 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, I.Patchouly or Opium (1977)?
Opium (1977) lasts longest (Opium (1977) 88/100, I.Patchouly 82/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, I.Patchouly or Opium (1977)?
Opium (1977) projects furthest (Opium (1977) 82/100, I.Patchouly 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do I.Patchouly and Opium (1977) smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Patchouli, Incense and Sandalwood.
Is I.Patchouly or Opium (1977) better for summer or winter?
For summer, I.Patchouly is the stronger pick. For winter, I.Patchouly is the stronger pick. I.Patchouly suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in I.Patchouly and Opium (1977)?
I.Patchouly has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Celery, Cedar and Thyme, heart notes of Patchouli, Incense, Eucalyptus and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Tobacco Leaf, Benzoin and Labdanum. 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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