Fragrance comparison

Magenta vs Opium Francês 1977

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

Magenta

Paolo Pecora Milano

3.754 votes

Rank #61,482 AromaticWoody

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41%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Opium Francês 1977

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.2516 votes

Rank #42,469 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opium Francês 1977 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Magenta
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Opium Francês 1977
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Magenta1/3

Opium Francês 19772/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Magenta
Sillage & projection: Opium Francês 1977
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opium Francês 1977

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagentaPaolo Pecora Milano

Opium Francês 1977Atelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 46%Had 15%Want 38%

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMagenta

SillageOpium Francês 1977

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

balsamic77%

earthy69%

sweet61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Sage

Base7-10 hrs

OpoponaxVetiver

Top

PlumCorianderCitrusesTangerineClovesPepperJasmineBay Leaf

Heart

Orris RootPeachSandalowoodCarnationRoseCinnamonPatchouliLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IncenseVanillaAmberTolu BalsamOpoponaxBenzoinMyrrhCedar

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Opoponax. Durations are only published for Magenta, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring69

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 31%Date 29%Casual 26%Party 14%

Men18

Unisex71

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,482

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,469

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOpium Francês 1977Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Pecora Milano Magenta hits skin with an immediate flash of sparkling citruses and tingling pink pepper. The opening feels dry and brisk rather than sweet. Give it five minutes. A dusty, herbal sage heart quickly emerges to cut through the initial brightness. Underneath, resinous opoponax resin and dark vetiver e…

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Opium Francês 1977 opens with a sharp burst of dried plum, fiery cloves, and bitter tangerine. The initial citrus quickly gives way to a dense heart of cinnamon, carnation, and patchouli, creating a heavy spicy atmosphere reminiscent of vintage perfumery. As hours pass, rich resins take over the base, led by opoponax,…

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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, Magenta or Opium Francês 1977?

Opium Francês 1977 takes 2 of 3 categories. Magenta is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Opium Francês 1977 is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes. Choose Magenta for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Opium Francês 1977 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Magenta or Opium Francês 1977?

They last about the same: Magenta 87/100, Opium Francês 1977 86/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Magenta or Opium Francês 1977?

Opium Francês 1977 projects furthest (Opium Francês 1977 71/100, Magenta 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magenta and Opium Francês 1977 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Citruses and Opoponax.

Is Magenta or Opium Francês 1977 better for summer or winter?

Magenta suits evening wear; Opium Francês 1977 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magenta and Opium Francês 1977?

Magenta has top notes of Pink Pepper and Citruses, heart notes of Sage, a base of Opoponax and Vetiver. Opium Francês 1977 has top notes of Plum, Coriander, Citruses and Tangerine, heart notes of Orris Root, Peach, Sandalowood and Carnation, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Amber and Tolu Balsam.