Opium (1977) vs The Smart Set
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opium (1977) takes 5 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.
The Smart SetChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Opium (1977)5/7
The Smart Set2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Opium (1977)
- Community sentiment
- The Smart Set
- Longevity
- Opium (1977)
- Sillage & projection
- Opium (1977)
- Value for money
- Opium (1977)
- Versatility
- The Smart Set
- 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 LaurentThe Smart SetM.INTWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.97/ 5 · 8,395 votes
Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%
3.94/ 5 · 70 votes
Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%
Category winnerOpium (1977)Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
32%Like
1%Ok
22%Dislike
1%Hate
8,395 votes
36%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
70 votes
Category winnerThe Smart SetMost 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 bothwarm spicy100%
amber91%
balsamic83%
woody74%
aromatic65%
powdery56%
woody100%
aromatic90%
warm spicy80%
citrus70%
fresh spicy60%
earthy50%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ClovesPepperCorianderWest Indian BayPlumJasmineMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodPatchouliRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley
Base
IncenseMyrrhTolu BalsamAmberOpoponaxBenzoinLabdanumVanilla
Top
PepperGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
CedarClovesPlum
Base
VetiverPatchouliCoffee
InformationalShared notesCloves, Pepper, Plum and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring19
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring77
Summer50
Fall100
Winter45
Day100
Night63
Category winnerThe Smart SetMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#421
PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Raymond Chaillan
Launched—
Reviews204
Overall rank#16,654
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerOpium (1977)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYves 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 →M.INT's The Smart Set opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper, crushed grapefruit peel, and bergamot before settling into crisp cedar needles and juicy plum. Formulated by Nathalie Lorson in 2016, this unisex scent anchors its fruity spice on damp vetiver, earthy patchouli, and roasted coffee beans. It wears clean for…
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, Opium (1977) or The Smart Set?
Opium (1977) takes 5 of 7 categories. Opium (1977) is rated 3.97/5 from 8,395 votes; The Smart Set is rated 3.94/5 from 70 votes. Choose Opium (1977) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose The Smart Set for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Opium (1977) or The Smart Set?
Opium (1977) lasts longest (Opium (1977) 88/100, The Smart Set 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Opium (1977) or The Smart Set?
Opium (1977) projects furthest (Opium (1977) 82/100, The Smart Set 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Opium (1977) and The Smart Set smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cloves, Pepper, Plum and Bergamot.
Is Opium (1977) or The Smart Set better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Smart Set is the stronger pick. For winter, Opium (1977) is the stronger pick. The Smart Set suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Opium (1977) and The Smart Set?
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. The Smart Set has top notes of Pepper, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Cloves and Plum, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Coffee.
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