Fragrance comparison

Mysteriously No 1 vs Opium Collector Edition 2008

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

Mysteriously No 1

Marc Cain

3.7933 votes

Rank #27,353 AmberCitrus

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53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Opium Collector Edition 2008

Yves Saint Laurent

3.9667 votes

Rank #24,049 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opium Collector Edition 2008 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mysteriously No 1
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Opium Collector Edition 2008
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mysteriously No 12/7

Opium Collector Edition 20085/7

Ratings & consensus: Opium Collector Edition 2008
Community sentiment: Mysteriously No 1
Longevity: Opium Collector Edition 2008
Sillage & projection: Opium Collector Edition 2008
Value for money: Mysteriously No 1
Versatility: Opium Collector Edition 2008
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opium Collector Edition 2008

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mysteriously No 1Marc Cain

Opium Collector Edition 2008Yves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 50%Had 33%Want 17%

3.96/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 34%Had 20%Want 46%

Category winnerOpium Collector Edition 2008Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

43%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOpium Collector Edition 2008

SillageOpium Collector Edition 2008

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value44

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

balsamic84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleMarigoldMandarin OrangeSicilian Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseCinnamonVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinIncenseVanillaTonka Bean

Top

ClovesWest Indian BayMandarin OrangePlumJasmineCitrusesCorianderPepper

Heart

CarnationCinnamonRoseSandalwoodPatchouliOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MyrrhAmberIncenseOpoponaxVanillaBenzoinTolu BalsamLabdanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Rose and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Mysteriously No 1, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer27

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night41

Spring46

Summer46

Fall100

Winter92

Day50

Night100

Category winnerOpium Collector Edition 2008Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,353

PerfumerCorinne Cachen, Maarten Schoute, Michel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#24,049

PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerOpium Collector Edition 2008Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Cain Mysteriously No 1 delivers a crisp, spiced warmth that catches you off guard. The first spray releases tart green apple, bitter marigold, and bright Sicilian bergamot with a brief flash of alcohol. That initial sharpness passes within minutes. Soon, spicy cinnamon bark, velvety rose, and earthy vetiver emerg…

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Opium Collector Edition 2008 by Yves Saint Laurent delivers a bold blast of spiced cloves, dark stewed plum, and sun-warmed resins. Built on the iconic spicy DNA created by Jean Amic and Jean-Louis Sieuzac, this limited release opens with fiery black pepper and sharp mandarin orange before settling into velvety carnat…

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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, Mysteriously No 1 or Opium Collector Edition 2008?

Opium Collector Edition 2008 takes 5 of 7 categories. Mysteriously No 1 is rated 3.79/5 from 33 votes; Opium Collector Edition 2008 is rated 3.96/5 from 67 votes. Choose Mysteriously No 1 for a amber and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Opium Collector Edition 2008 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mysteriously No 1 or Opium Collector Edition 2008?

Opium Collector Edition 2008 lasts longest (Opium Collector Edition 2008 80/100, Mysteriously No 1 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mysteriously No 1 or Opium Collector Edition 2008?

Opium Collector Edition 2008 projects furthest (Opium Collector Edition 2008 73/100, Mysteriously No 1 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mysteriously No 1 and Opium Collector Edition 2008 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Rose and Cinnamon.

Is Mysteriously No 1 or Opium Collector Edition 2008 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Opium Collector Edition 2008 is the stronger pick. For winter, Opium Collector Edition 2008 is the stronger pick. Mysteriously No 1 suits daytime wear; Opium Collector Edition 2008 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mysteriously No 1 and Opium Collector Edition 2008?

Mysteriously No 1 has top notes of Apple, Marigold, Mandarin Orange and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Cinnamon and Vetiver, a base of Benzoin, Incense, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Opium Collector Edition 2008 has top notes of Cloves, West Indian Bay, Mandarin Orange and Plum, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Rose and Sandalwood, a base of Myrrh, Amber, Incense and Opoponax.