Fragrance comparison

Opium Parfum vs Une Nuit Parisienne

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 975 ratings analysed

5 wins

Opium Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent

4.54957 votes

Rank #312 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%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 Parfum takes 5 of 5 categories.

Opium Parfum
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Une Nuit Parisienne
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Opium Parfum5/5

Une Nuit Parisienne0/5

Ratings & consensus: Opium Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Opium Parfum
Sillage & projection: Opium Parfum
Value for money: Opium Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opium Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Opium ParfumYves Saint Laurent

Une Nuit ParisienneMarsté

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 957 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 16%Had 4%Want 80%

Category winnerOpium ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

22%Like

3%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

957 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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOpium Parfum

SillageOpium Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value44

Category winnerOpium ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

balsamic77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

lactonic69%

fruity61%

Scent match43%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

ClovesPepperMandarin OrangeCorianderPlumCitrusesWest Indian BayJasmine

Heart

CarnationCinnamonPatchouliSandalwoodRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MyrrhIncenseAmberTolu BalsamVanillaOpoponaxCastoreumBenzoin

Top15-30 mins

Masala ChaiPlumHazelnut

Heart2-4 hrs

BenzoinBlack TeaDamask Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodLabdanumVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPlum, Sandalwood, Rose 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

Spring29

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer50

Fall90

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex33

Women66

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#312

PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#34,946

PerfumerMichael Nordstrand

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerOpium ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yves Saint Laurent Opium Parfum is a dense, smoky spice blend built around pungent cloves, rich resins, and dry woods. The opening hits immediately with dark plum, sharp coriander, and warm crushed cloves before softening into a velvety heart of red carnation and cinnamon. In the deep dry-down, sweet myrrh, smooth san…

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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 Parfum or Une Nuit Parisienne?

Opium Parfum takes 5 of 5 categories. Opium Parfum is rated 4.54/5 from 957 votes; Une Nuit Parisienne is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. Choose Opium Parfum for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Une Nuit Parisienne for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Opium Parfum or Une Nuit Parisienne?

Opium Parfum lasts longest (Opium Parfum 85/100, Une Nuit Parisienne 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opium Parfum or Une Nuit Parisienne?

Opium Parfum projects furthest (Opium Parfum 78/100, Une Nuit Parisienne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Opium Parfum and Une Nuit Parisienne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Plum, Sandalwood, Rose and Vanilla.

Is Opium Parfum or Une Nuit Parisienne better for summer or winter?

Une Nuit Parisienne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Opium Parfum and Une Nuit Parisienne?

Opium Parfum has top notes of Cloves, Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Myrrh, Incense, Amber and Tolu Balsam. 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.