Fragrance comparison

Senora vs Opium (1977)

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8,611 ratings analysed

Senora

Ajmal

3.82216 votes

Rank #6,998 AmberRose

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37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Opium (1977)

Yves Saint Laurent

3.978,395 votes

Rank #421 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opium (1977) takes 4 of 7 categories.

Senora
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
Opium (1977)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Senora3/7

Opium (1977)4/7

Ratings & consensus: Opium (1977)
Community sentiment: Senora
Longevity: Opium (1977)
Sillage & projection: Opium (1977)
Value for money: Senora
Versatility: Senora
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opium (1977)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SenoraAjmal

Opium (1977)Yves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 216 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 8,395 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

Category winnerOpium (1977)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

44%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

209 votes

44%Love

32%Like

1%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

8,395 votes

Category winnerSenoraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOpium (1977)

SillageOpium (1977)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value53

Category winnerSenoraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

ozonic61%

warm spicy100%

amber91%

balsamic83%

woody74%

aromatic65%

powdery56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperViolet LeafLabdanum

Heart

RosePatchouliOrange Blossom

Base

BenzoinAmberVanillaMusk

Top

ClovesPepperCorianderWest Indian BayPlumJasmineMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodPatchouliRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IncenseMyrrhTolu BalsamAmberOpoponaxBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesPepper, Labdanum, Rose and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring19

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSenoraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

Men3

Unisex36

Women61

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,998

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#421

PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Raymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerOpium (1977)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Senora by Ajmal is a warm, powdery oriental floral built around rose and amber. It opens with a peppery kick and violet leaf, then moves into a plush floral heart with orange blossom and a touch of earthy patchouli. The dry-down turns smooth and cosy, with benzoin, amber, vanilla and musk giving a soft, resinous sweet…

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Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) opens like a warm, crackling hearth on a freezing winter night. The first spray hits with a sharp burst of dried clove buds, fresh black pepper, and dark plum before mellowing into rich cinnamon, spicy red carnation, and creamy sandalwood. As it settles on warm skin, deep frankincense, …

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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, Senora or Opium (1977)?

Opium (1977) takes 4 of 7 categories. Senora is rated 3.82/5 from 216 votes; Opium (1977) is rated 3.97/5 from 8,395 votes. Choose Senora for a amber and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Opium (1977) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Senora or Opium (1977)?

Opium (1977) lasts longest (Opium (1977) 88/100, Senora 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Senora or Opium (1977)?

Opium (1977) projects furthest (Opium (1977) 82/100, Senora 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Senora and Opium (1977) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Labdanum, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Senora or Opium (1977) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Senora is the stronger pick. For winter, Senora is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Senora and Opium (1977)?

Senora has top notes of Pepper, Violet Leaf and Labdanum, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Orange Blossom, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Vanilla and Musk. Opium (1977) has top notes of Cloves, Pepper, Coriander and West Indian Bay, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Incense, Myrrh, Tolu Balsam and Amber.