Fragrance comparison

Opium Collector's Edition 2014 vs Eau de Rochas

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,632 ratings analysed

4 wins

Opium Collector's Edition 2014

Yves Saint Laurent

4.0932 votes

Rank #25,353 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Eau de Rochas

Rochas

3.961,600 votes

Rank #2,240 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opium Collector's Edition 2014 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Opium Collector's Edition 2014
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Eau de Rochas
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Opium Collector's Edition 20144/7

Eau de Rochas3/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Rochas
Community sentiment: Opium Collector's Edition 2014
Longevity: Opium Collector's Edition 2014
Sillage & projection: Opium Collector's Edition 2014
Value for money: Eau de Rochas
Versatility: Opium Collector's Edition 2014
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Rochas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Opium Collector's Edition 2014Yves Saint Laurent

Eau de RochasRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%

3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerEau de RochasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

35%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

1,492 votes

Category winnerOpium Collector's Edition 2014Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOpium Collector's Edition 2014

SillageOpium Collector's Edition 2014

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value68

Category winnerEau de RochasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

floral69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

earthy53%

green42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CarnationJasmine

Base

AmberVanilla AbsoluteVetiver

Top

LimeLemonBasilBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeVerbena

Heart

CorianderPatchouliCarnationNarcissusJasmineWild Rose

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Carnation and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer88

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night94

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOpium Collector's Edition 2014Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,353

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#2,240

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews185

Category winnerEau de RochasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Opium Collector's Edition 2014 by Yves Saint Laurent brings a brighter, sparkling opening to the legendary spicy amber profile. The fragrance starts with a sunny splash of mandarin orange and crisp bergamot before settling into a warm heart of spicy carnation and creamy jasmine petals. As it warms on the skin, smooth …

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Eau de Rochas is a sharp, classic citrus aromatic that defines summer refreshment. Opening with a crisp, bracing blast of lemon and verbena, it settles into an earthy, mossy base that feels clean and composed. It is an ideal companion for high-heat days when you need something cooling, functional, and devoid of unnece…

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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 Collector's Edition 2014 or Eau de Rochas?

Opium Collector's Edition 2014 takes 4 of 7 categories. Opium Collector's Edition 2014 is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes; Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes. Choose Opium Collector's Edition 2014 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 or Eau de Rochas?

Opium Collector's Edition 2014 lasts longest (Opium Collector's Edition 2014 90/100, Eau de Rochas 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 or Eau de Rochas?

Opium Collector's Edition 2014 projects furthest (Opium Collector's Edition 2014 77/100, Eau de Rochas 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opium Collector's Edition 2014 and Eau de Rochas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Carnation and Jasmine.

Is Opium Collector's Edition 2014 or Eau de Rochas better for summer or winter?

For summer, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 is the stronger pick. For winter, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 is the stronger pick. Opium Collector's Edition 2014 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opium Collector's Edition 2014 and Eau de Rochas?

Opium Collector's Edition 2014 has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla Absolute and Vetiver. Eau de Rochas has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Patchouli, Carnation and Narcissus, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.