Opium Collector's Edition 2014 vs Sublime Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 takes 3 of 5 categories.
Opium Collector's Edition 2014Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Sublime ParfumChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Opium Collector's Edition 20143/5
Sublime Parfum2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Sublime Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Sillage & projection
- Opium Collector's Edition 2014
- Value for money
- Sublime Parfum
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 LaurentSublime ParfumJean PatouWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%
4.25/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 54%Had 14%Want 32%
Category winnerSublime ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
38%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
63%Love
19%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 winnerSublime ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
floral69%
white floral61%
woody100%
amber92%
white floral84%
citrus77%
mossy69%
green61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CarnationJasmine
Base
AmberVanilla AbsoluteVetiver
Top
BergamotGreen NotesCorianderMandarin Orange
Heart
JasmineYlang-YlangLilyLily-of-the-ValleyRoseCarnationOrris Root
Base
AmberOakmossSandalwoodStyraxTonka BeanVanillaVetiverCedar
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
Summer33
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#44,130
PerfumerJean Kerleo
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Jean Patou Sublime Parfum is a rich floral chypre that opens with bright mandarin and green notes. It settles into a warm heart of ylang-ylang and jasmine before drying down to a deep base of oakmoss, amber, and sandalwood. It suits women who appreciate vintage French perfumery and want a sophisticated, warm scent 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 Collector's Edition 2014 or Sublime Parfum?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 takes 3 of 5 categories. Opium Collector's Edition 2014 is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes; Sublime Parfum is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes. Choose Opium Collector's Edition 2014 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Sublime Parfum for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 or Sublime Parfum?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 lasts longest (Opium Collector's Edition 2014 90/100, Sublime Parfum 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 or Sublime Parfum?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 projects furthest (Opium Collector's Edition 2014 77/100, Sublime Parfum 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Opium Collector's Edition 2014 and Sublime Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Carnation and Jasmine.
Is Opium Collector's Edition 2014 or Sublime Parfum better for summer or winter?
Opium Collector's Edition 2014 suits day or night wear; Sublime Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Opium Collector's Edition 2014 and Sublime Parfum?
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. Sublime Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, Green Notes, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lily and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Styrax.
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