Mirage vs Opium (1977)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opium (1977) takes 5 of 7 categories.
MirageChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Opium (1977)Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Mirage2/7
Opium (1977)5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Opium (1977)
- Community sentiment
- Mirage
- Longevity
- Opium (1977)
- Sillage & projection
- Opium (1977)
- Value for money
- Opium (1977)
- Versatility
- Mirage
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opium (1977)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MirageBlend OudOpium (1977)Yves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 99 votes
Have 36%Had 22%Want 42%
3.97/ 5 · 8,395 votes
Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%
Category winnerOpium (1977)Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
29%Like
9%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate
99 votes
44%Love
32%Like
1%Ok
22%Dislike
1%Hate
8,395 votes
Category winnerMirageMost 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 bothcitrus100%
amber88%
powdery77%
sweet65%
vanilla53%
musky42%
warm spicy100%
amber91%
balsamic83%
woody74%
aromatic65%
powdery56%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LabdanumOrange BlossomCoriander
Base
Tolu BalsamAmberVanillaMusk
Top
ClovesPepperCorianderWest Indian BayPlumJasmineMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodPatchouliRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley
Base
IncenseMyrrhTolu BalsamAmberOpoponaxBenzoinLabdanumVanilla
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Labdanum, Coriander and Tolu Balsam. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring85
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day100
Night68
Spring19
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMirageMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,811
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#421
PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Raymond Chaillan
Launched—
Reviews204
Category winnerOpium (1977)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlend Oud Mirage opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange, sweet orange, and bitter grapefruit that settles within twenty minutes into a thick resinous core. As the top citrus fades, labdanum and spicy coriander merge with warm amber and tolu balsam, giving the composition a heavy balsamic weight. A background of v…
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, Mirage or Opium (1977)?
Opium (1977) takes 5 of 7 categories. Mirage is rated 4.01/5 from 99 votes; Opium (1977) is rated 3.97/5 from 8,395 votes. Choose Mirage for a citrus and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Opium (1977) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Mirage or Opium (1977)?
Opium (1977) lasts longest (Opium (1977) 88/100, Mirage 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mirage or Opium (1977)?
Opium (1977) projects furthest (Opium (1977) 82/100, Mirage 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mirage and Opium (1977) smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Labdanum, Coriander and Tolu Balsam.
Is Mirage or Opium (1977) better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mirage is the stronger pick. For winter, Opium (1977) is the stronger pick. Mirage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mirage and Opium (1977)?
Mirage has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Labdanum, Orange Blossom and Coriander, a base of Tolu Balsam, Amber, Vanilla and Musk. 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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