Marienbad vs Opium (1977)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opium (1977) takes 4 of 7 categories.
MarienbadChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Opium (1977)Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Marienbad3/7
Opium (1977)4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Marienbad
- Community sentiment
- Marienbad
- Longevity
- Opium (1977)
- Sillage & projection
- Opium (1977)
- Value for money
- Opium (1977)
- Versatility
- Marienbad
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opium (1977)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MarienbadPradaOpium (1977)Yves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 178 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
3.97/ 5 · 8,395 votes
Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%
Category winnerMarienbadRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
37%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
178 votes
44%Love
32%Like
1%Ok
22%Dislike
1%Hate
8,395 votes
Category winnerMarienbadMost 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 winnerOpium (1977)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
powdery91%
animalic83%
balsamic74%
leather65%
smoky56%
warm spicy100%
amber91%
balsamic83%
woody74%
aromatic65%
powdery56%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Bergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
RosePlum
Base8-12 hrs
AmberLeatherVanillaIncenseCivetTolu BalsamLabdanumOrris
Top
ClovesPepperCorianderWest Indian BayPlumJasmineMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodPatchouliRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley
Base
IncenseMyrrhTolu BalsamAmberOpoponaxBenzoinLabdanumVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Plum and Amber. Durations are only published for Marienbad, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring36
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day88
Night100
Spring19
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMarienbadMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,752
PerfumerDaniela Andrier
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#421
PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Raymond Chaillan
Launched—
Reviews204
Category winnerOpium (1977)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPrada Marienbad opens with an unexpected spark of bright bergamot before plunging headfirst into a shadowy, opulent blend of dark stewed plum and velvety rose. As the initial alcoholic lift evaporates, thick smoky frankincense, cosmetic powdery orris, and worn jacket leather take command of the heart. The base settles…
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, Marienbad or Opium (1977)?
Opium (1977) takes 4 of 7 categories. Marienbad is rated 4.17/5 from 178 votes; Opium (1977) is rated 3.97/5 from 8,395 votes. Choose Marienbad for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Opium (1977) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Marienbad or Opium (1977)?
Opium (1977) lasts longest (Opium (1977) 88/100, Marienbad 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Marienbad or Opium (1977)?
Opium (1977) projects furthest (Opium (1977) 82/100, Marienbad 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Marienbad and Opium (1977) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Plum and Amber.
Is Marienbad or Opium (1977) better for summer or winter?
For summer, Marienbad is the stronger pick. For winter, Marienbad is the stronger pick. Marienbad suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Marienbad and Opium (1977)?
Marienbad has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Plum, a base of Amber, Leather, Vanilla and Incense. 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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