Fragrance comparison

London Queen vs Opium Parfum

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,006 ratings analysed

London Queen

Parfums Elite

3.7849 votes

Rank #19,892 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Opium Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent

4.54957 votes

Rank #299 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opium Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

London Queen
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Opium Parfum
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

London Queen2/7

Opium Parfum5/7

Ratings & consensus: Opium Parfum
Community sentiment: Opium Parfum
Longevity: Opium Parfum
Sillage & projection: Opium Parfum
Value for money: London Queen
Versatility: London Queen
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opium Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

London QueenParfums Elite

Opium ParfumYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 37%Had 29%Want 35%

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 hate

10%Love

71%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

49 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

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityOpium Parfum

SillageOpium Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value49

Category winnerLondon QueenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fruity100%

sweet83%

vanilla65%

citrus48%

white floral30%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

balsamic77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match7%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart1-2 hrs

PlumTiare FlowerJasmine

Base2-4 hrs

VanillaMuskBenzoin

Top

ClovesPepperMandarin OrangeCorianderPlumCitrusesWest Indian BayJasmine

Heart

CarnationCinnamonPatchouliSandalwoodRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MyrrhIncenseAmberTolu BalsamVanillaOpoponaxCastoreumBenzoin

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Plum, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for London Queen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall62

Winter48

Day100

Night33

Spring29

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLondon QueenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Party 25%Date 19%Work 14%

Men1

Unisex33

Women66

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,892

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#299

PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerOpium ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums Elite London Queen delivers an unapologetic burst of sugary red berries right from the first pump. A sharp rush of tart raspberry and bright mandarin orange leads the charge. Give it two minutes. Once the initial alcohol surge evaporates, a jammy heart of ripe plum and creamy tiare flower settles across the sk…

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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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, London Queen or Opium Parfum?

Opium Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. London Queen is rated 3.78/5 from 49 votes; Opium Parfum is rated 4.54/5 from 957 votes. Choose London Queen for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, 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, London Queen or Opium Parfum?

Opium Parfum lasts longest (Opium Parfum 85/100, London Queen 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London Queen or Opium Parfum?

Opium Parfum projects furthest (Opium Parfum 78/100, London Queen 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London Queen and Opium Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Plum, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is London Queen or Opium Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, London Queen is the stronger pick. For winter, Opium Parfum is the stronger pick. London Queen suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London Queen and Opium Parfum?

London Queen has top notes of Raspberry, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Plum, Tiare Flower and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Benzoin. 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.