Marienbad vs Opium Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opium Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories.
MarienbadChoose it for a amber and powdery character. 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.
Marienbad0/7
Opium Parfum7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Opium Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Opium Parfum
- Longevity
- Opium Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Opium Parfum
- Value for money
- Opium Parfum
- Versatility
- Opium Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opium Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MarienbadPradaOpium ParfumYves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 178 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
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 hate45%Love
37%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
178 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 winnerOpium ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
powdery91%
animalic83%
balsamic74%
leather65%
smoky56%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
balsamic77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, powdery and balsamic
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
ClovesPepperMandarin OrangeCorianderPlumCitrusesWest Indian BayJasmine
Heart
CarnationCinnamonPatchouliSandalwoodRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MyrrhIncenseAmberTolu BalsamVanillaOpoponaxCastoreumBenzoin
InformationalShared notesRose, Plum, Amber and Vanilla. 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
Spring29
Summer22
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOpium ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,827
PerfumerDaniela Andrier
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#299
PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews50
Category winnerOpium ParfumHigher 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 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, Marienbad or Opium Parfum?
Opium Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories. Marienbad is rated 4.17/5 from 178 votes; Opium Parfum is rated 4.54/5 from 957 votes. Choose Marienbad for a amber and powdery character. 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, Marienbad or Opium Parfum?
Opium Parfum lasts longest (Opium Parfum 85/100, Marienbad 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Marienbad or Opium Parfum?
Opium Parfum projects furthest (Opium Parfum 78/100, Marienbad 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Marienbad and Opium Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and balsamic accords. Common notes include Rose, Plum, Amber and Vanilla.
Is Marienbad or Opium Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Opium Parfum 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 Parfum?
Marienbad has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Plum, a base of Amber, Leather, Vanilla and Incense. 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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