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Senora vs Opium Parfum

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

Updated 1,173 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opium Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Senora

    Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

  • Opium Parfum

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Senora2/7
Opium Parfum5/7
Ratings & consensus
Opium Parfum
Community sentiment
Opium Parfum
Longevity
Opium Parfum
Sillage & projection
Opium Parfum
Value for money
Senora
Versatility
Senora
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Opium Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SenoraAjmal
Opium ParfumYves Saint Laurent
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.82/ 5 · 216 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.54/ 5 · 957 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
Category winnerOpium ParfumRating 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

69%Love
22%Like
3%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate

957 votes

Category winnerOpium ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage78
♥ Love / hate89
Category winners

LongevityOpium Parfum

SillageOpium Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value74
¤ Price value49
Category winnerSenoraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
rose92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
ozonic61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
balsamic77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match35%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
ClovesPepperMandarin OrangeCorianderPlumCitrusesWest Indian BayJasmine
Heart
CarnationCinnamonPatchouliSandalwoodRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MyrrhIncenseAmberTolu BalsamVanillaOpoponaxCastoreumBenzoin
InformationalShared notesPepper, Rose, Patchouli and Benzoin. 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–
Spring29
Summer22
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSenoraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex11
Women88
Men1
Unisex33
Women66
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,998

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#299

PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerOpium ParfumHigher 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 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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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 Parfum?

Opium Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Senora is rated 3.82/5 from 216 votes; Opium Parfum is rated 4.54/5 from 957 votes. Choose Senora for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Opium Parfum for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Senora or Opium Parfum?

Opium Parfum lasts longest (Opium Parfum 85/100, Senora 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Senora or Opium Parfum?

Opium Parfum projects furthest (Opium Parfum 78/100, Senora 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Senora and Opium Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Rose, Patchouli and Benzoin.

Is Senora or Opium Parfum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Senora and Opium Parfum?

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 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.

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