Fragrance comparison

Opium (1977) vs Reverence

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 8,785 ratings analysed

4 wins

Opium (1977)

Yves Saint Laurent

3.978,395 votes

Rank #418 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Reverence

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.83390 votes

Rank #12,155 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opium (1977) takes 4 of 7 categories.

Opium (1977)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Reverence
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Opium (1977)4/7

Reverence3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Opium (1977)Yves Saint Laurent

ReverencePrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 8,395 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 390 votes

Have 43%Had 34%Want 23%

Category winnerOpium (1977)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

32%Like

1%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

8,395 votes

21%Love

57%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

390 votes

Category winnerReverenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOpium (1977)

SillageOpium (1977)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value59

Category winnerReverenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber91%

balsamic83%

woody74%

aromatic65%

powdery56%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ClovesPepperCorianderWest Indian BayPlumJasmineMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodPatchouliRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IncenseMyrrhTolu BalsamAmberOpoponaxBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotSpicy NotesPepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasminePlumFruity NotesRoseTea

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPepper, Plum, Jasmine and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Reverence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring19

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer68

Fall74

Winter30

Day100

Night32

Category winnerReverenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex36

Women61

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#418

PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Raymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#12,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerOpium (1977)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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, …

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Reverence by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a bright floral green fragrance released in 2007. It opens with brisk bergamot, sharp pepper, and a light kick of spicy notes that instantly grab your attention. The heart quickly unfolds into juicy plum and sweet fruity notes balanced by soft rose, jasmine, and transparent …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Opium (1977) or Reverence?

Opium (1977) takes 4 of 7 categories. Opium (1977) is rated 3.97/5 from 8,395 votes; Reverence is rated 3.83/5 from 390 votes. Choose Opium (1977) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Reverence for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Opium (1977) or Reverence?

Opium (1977) lasts longest (Opium (1977) 88/100, Reverence 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opium (1977) or Reverence?

Opium (1977) projects furthest (Opium (1977) 82/100, Reverence 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opium (1977) and Reverence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Pepper, Plum, Jasmine and Bergamot.

Is Opium (1977) or Reverence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Reverence is the stronger pick. For winter, Opium (1977) is the stronger pick. Reverence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opium (1977) and Reverence?

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. Reverence has top notes of Bergamot, Spicy Notes and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Plum, Fruity Notes and Rose, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.