I.Patchouly vs Opium Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opium Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.
I.PatchoulyChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Opium ParfumChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
I.Patchouly2/7
Opium Parfum5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Opium Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Opium Parfum
- Longevity
- Opium Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Opium Parfum
- Value for money
- I.Patchouly
- Versatility
- I.Patchouly
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opium Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
I.PatchoulyIO.KO 1954Opium ParfumYves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%
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 hate42%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
31 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 winnerI.PatchoulyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
patchouli84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
aromatic61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
balsamic77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeCeleryCedarThyme
Heart
PatchouliIncenseEucalyptusSandalwood
Base
AmberTobacco LeafBenzoinLabdanumVanillaMusk
Top
ClovesPepperMandarin OrangeCorianderPlumCitrusesWest Indian BayJasmine
Heart
CarnationCinnamonPatchouliSandalwoodRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MyrrhIncenseAmberTolu BalsamVanillaOpoponaxCastoreumBenzoin
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
Spring29
Summer22
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#299
PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews50
Category winnerOpium ParfumHigher 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 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, I.Patchouly or Opium Parfum?
Opium Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. I.Patchouly is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Opium Parfum is rated 4.54/5 from 957 votes. Choose I.Patchouly for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening 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, I.Patchouly or Opium Parfum?
Opium Parfum lasts longest (Opium Parfum 85/100, I.Patchouly 82/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, I.Patchouly or Opium Parfum?
Opium Parfum projects furthest (Opium Parfum 78/100, I.Patchouly 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do I.Patchouly and Opium Parfum smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Patchouli, Incense and Sandalwood.
Is I.Patchouly or Opium Parfum 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 Parfum?
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 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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