Opium Collector's Edition 2014 vs Essential for Him
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 takes 6 of 7 categories.
Opium Collector's Edition 2014Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Essential for HimChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Opium Collector's Edition 20146/7
Essential for Him1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Community sentiment
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Longevity
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Sillage & projection
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Value for money
- Essential for Him
- Versatility
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Opium Collector's Edition 2014Yves Saint LaurentEssential for HimReplayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%
3.72/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 44%Had 29%Want 27%
Category winnerOpium Collector's Edition 2014Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
38%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
19%Love
50%Like
22%Ok
3%Dislike
6%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerOpium Collector's Edition 2014Most 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 winnerEssential for HimBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
floral69%
white floral61%
amber100%
citrus92%
woody84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
white floral61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, amber 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
BergamotWater NotesRed BerriesMandarin OrangeCardamomPetitgrainGinger
Heart
Sea NotesLilyMagnoliaOrange BlossomCedarCashmere WoodJasmineCarnation
Base
MuskTonka BeanAmberBenzoinPatchouliLabdanumVetiverTolu Balsam
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
Spring89
Summer100
Fall74
Winter37
Day100
Night29
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#30,079
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerOpium Collector's Edition 2014Higher 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 →Replay Essential for Him starts with crisp bergamot, synthetic water notes, and a sharp bite of ginger. As the bright citrus settles, warm cedar and cashmere wood emerge alongside clean orange blossom. A quiet amber and musk base keeps the dry-down lingering close to the skin during warm summer mornings.
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 Essential for Him?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 takes 6 of 7 categories. Opium Collector's Edition 2014 is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes; Essential for Him is rated 3.72/5 from 32 votes. Choose Opium Collector's Edition 2014 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Essential for Him for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 or Essential for Him?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 lasts longest (Opium Collector's Edition 2014 90/100, Essential for Him 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 or Essential for Him?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 projects furthest (Opium Collector's Edition 2014 77/100, Essential for Him 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Opium Collector's Edition 2014 and Essential for Him smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Carnation and Jasmine.
Is Opium Collector's Edition 2014 or Essential for Him better for summer or winter?
For summer, Essential for Him 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; Essential for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Opium Collector's Edition 2014 and Essential for Him?
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. Essential for Him has top notes of Bergamot, Water Notes, Red Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sea Notes, Lily, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Benzoin.
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