Knize Sec vs Opium Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opium Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.
Knize SecChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Opium ParfumChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Knize Sec2/7
Opium Parfum5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Opium Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Opium Parfum
- Longevity
- Opium Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Opium Parfum
- Value for money
- Knize Sec
- Versatility
- Knize Sec
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opium Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Knize SecKnizeOpium ParfumYves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 162 votes
Have 42%Had 10%Want 48%
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 hate43%Love
40%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
90 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 winnerKnize SecBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
smoky77%
leather69%
lavender61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
balsamic77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both amber and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeCitrusesAmalfi LemonCoriander
Heart
LavenderJasmineSagePetitgrain
Base
IncenseLeatherAmberMusk
Top
ClovesPepperMandarin OrangeCorianderPlumCitrusesWest Indian BayJasmine
Heart
CarnationCinnamonPatchouliSandalwoodRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MyrrhIncenseAmberTolu BalsamVanillaOpoponaxCastoreumBenzoin
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Coriander, Jasmine and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer28
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night45
Spring29
Summer22
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerKnize SecMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,935
PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#300
PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews50
Category winnerOpium ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKnize Sec is an aromatic woody fragrance that leans into dry citrus and smoky leather. Launched in 1985 as a sharper, more restrained relative to the classic Knize Ten, it emphasizes a crisp coriander and lemon opening over a base of incense and musk. It offers a refined, professional scent profile suitable for daily …
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, Knize Sec or Opium Parfum?
Opium Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Knize Sec is rated 3.74/5 from 162 votes; Opium Parfum is rated 4.54/5 from 957 votes. Choose Knize Sec for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime 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, Knize Sec or Opium Parfum?
Opium Parfum lasts longest (Opium Parfum 85/100, Knize Sec 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Knize Sec or Opium Parfum?
Opium Parfum projects furthest (Opium Parfum 78/100, Knize Sec 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Knize Sec and Opium Parfum smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Coriander, Jasmine and Incense.
Is Knize Sec or Opium Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Knize Sec is the stronger pick. For winter, Opium Parfum is the stronger pick. Knize Sec suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Knize Sec and Opium Parfum?
Knize Sec has top notes of Orange, Citruses, Amalfi Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Sage and Petitgrain, a base of Incense, Leather, Amber and Musk. 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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