Fragrance comparison

Opium Collector Edition 2008 vs Une Nuit Parisienne

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 85 ratings analysed

4 wins

Opium Collector Edition 2008

Yves Saint Laurent

3.9667 votes

Rank #23,273 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Une Nuit Parisienne

Marsté

4.0018 votes

Rank #34,946 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opium Collector Edition 2008 takes 4 of 5 categories.

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.
Une Nuit Parisienne
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Opium Collector Edition 20084/5

Une Nuit Parisienne0/5

Ratings & consensus: Opium Collector Edition 2008
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Opium Collector Edition 2008
Sillage & projection: Opium Collector Edition 2008
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
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

Opium Collector Edition 2008Yves Saint Laurent

Une Nuit ParisienneMarsté

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 34%Had 20%Want 46%

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 16%Had 4%Want 80%

Category winnerOpium Collector Edition 2008Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

50%Love

17%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOpium Collector Edition 2008

SillageOpium Collector Edition 2008

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

lactonic69%

fruity61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ClovesWest Indian BayMandarin OrangePlumJasmineCitrusesCorianderPepper

Heart

CarnationCinnamonRoseSandalwoodPatchouliOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MyrrhAmberIncenseOpoponaxVanillaBenzoinTolu BalsamLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

Masala ChaiPlumHazelnut

Heart2-4 hrs

BenzoinBlack TeaDamask Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodLabdanumVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPlum, Rose, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Une Nuit Parisienne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer46

Fall100

Winter92

Day50

Night100

Spring60

Summer50

Fall90

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men7

Unisex57

Women36

Date 38%Casual 26%Party 19%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,273

PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#34,946

PerfumerMichael Nordstrand

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerOpium Collector Edition 2008Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Une Nuit Parisienne by Marsté brings a rich, spicy warmth built around dark plum, nutty hazelnut, and steamed masala chai spices. The opening lands with immediate punch. You get a sharp hit of cardamom and clove, followed quickly by rich stewed fruit and earthy black tea. It feels like stepping into a heated bistro on…

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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, Opium Collector Edition 2008 or Une Nuit Parisienne?

Opium Collector Edition 2008 takes 4 of 5 categories. Opium Collector Edition 2008 is rated 3.96/5 from 67 votes; Une Nuit Parisienne is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. 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. Choose Une Nuit Parisienne for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Opium Collector Edition 2008 or Une Nuit Parisienne?

Opium Collector Edition 2008 lasts longest (Opium Collector Edition 2008 80/100, Une Nuit Parisienne 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opium Collector Edition 2008 or Une Nuit Parisienne?

Opium Collector Edition 2008 projects furthest (Opium Collector Edition 2008 73/100, Une Nuit Parisienne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opium Collector Edition 2008 and Une Nuit Parisienne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Plum, Rose, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Opium Collector Edition 2008 or Une Nuit Parisienne better for summer or winter?

Opium Collector Edition 2008 suits evening wear; Une Nuit Parisienne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opium Collector Edition 2008 and Une Nuit Parisienne?

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. Une Nuit Parisienne has top notes of Masala Chai, Plum and Hazelnut, heart notes of Benzoin, Black Tea and Damask Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Labdanum, Vanilla and Musk.