Opium Collector's Edition 2014 vs Eau de Rochas Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau de Rochas Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.
Opium Collector's Edition 2014Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Eau de Rochas HommeChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Opium Collector's Edition 20143/7
Eau de Rochas Homme4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau de Rochas Homme
- Community sentiment
- Eau de Rochas Homme
- Longevity
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Sillage & projection
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Value for money
- Eau de Rochas Homme
- Versatility
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau de Rochas Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Opium Collector's Edition 2014Yves Saint LaurentEau de Rochas HommeRochasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%
4.15/ 5 · 1,487 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
38%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
50%Love
37%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
1,379 votes
Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpium Collector's Edition 2014
SillageOpium Collector's Edition 2014
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEau de Rochas HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
floral69%
white floral61%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
woody65%
fresh spicy48%
green30%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CarnationJasmine
Base
AmberVanilla AbsoluteVetiver
Top
LemonLimeLemon VerbenaBergamotAldehydesBasilMandarin Orange
Heart
CorianderLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCarnationFreesiaVioletPineWild Rose
Base
VetiverOakmossCedarMuskAmber
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 seasonSpring76
Summer88
Fall88
Winter100
Day100
Night94
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOpium Collector's Edition 2014Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,353
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#674
PerfumerNicolas Mamounas
Launched—
Reviews242
Category winnerEau de Rochas HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOpium 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 …
Reviews →Eau de Rochas Homme is a classic citrus aromatic fragrance launched in 1993, centered on a crisp, cooling blend of lemon, lime, and herbaceous notes. It offers a bright, refreshing experience that feels like a crisp morning, making it an excellent choice for hot summer days, casual weekend outings, or office wear duri…
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 Collector's Edition 2014 or Eau de Rochas Homme?
Eau de Rochas Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Opium Collector's Edition 2014 is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes; Eau de Rochas Homme is rated 4.15/5 from 1,487 votes. Choose Opium Collector's Edition 2014 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Eau de Rochas Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 or Eau de Rochas Homme?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 lasts longest (Opium Collector's Edition 2014 90/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 or Eau de Rochas Homme?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 projects furthest (Opium Collector's Edition 2014 77/100, Eau de Rochas Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Opium Collector's Edition 2014 and Eau de Rochas Homme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% 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 Homme 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 Homme?
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 Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lime, Lemon Verbena and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Cedar and Musk.
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