Fragrance comparison

Shaghaf vs Opium (1977)

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8,471 ratings analysed

Shaghaf

Anfas

3.9776 votes

Rank #31,618 AmberWoody

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43%scent match

Some overlap

5 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 5 of 7 categories.

Shaghaf
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Opium (1977)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Shaghaf1/7

Opium (1977)5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShaghafAnfas

Opium (1977)Yves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

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

54%Love

18%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

11%Hate

76 votes

44%Love

32%Like

1%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

8,395 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOpium (1977)

SillageOpium (1977)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value53

Category winnerOpium (1977)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

amber91%

balsamic83%

woody74%

aromatic65%

powdery56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGingerCitruses

Heart

TobaccoCedarLeatherCashmeran

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaAmberOpoponaxTolu Balsam

Top

ClovesPepperCorianderWest Indian BayPlumJasmineMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodPatchouliRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley

Base

IncenseMyrrhTolu BalsamAmberOpoponaxBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Opoponax. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer26

Fall96

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring19

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerShaghafMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex26

Women10

Men3

Unisex36

Women61

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,618

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#421

PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Raymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerOpium (1977)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christian Carbonnel engineered Shaghaf to hit the nose with immediate spice before sinking into a thick resinous core. The opening crackles with green cardamom and sharp ginger, though the fleeting citrus top notes quickly recede. Within twenty minutes, dry tobacco leaf and cashmeran take control of the heart, adding …

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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, Shaghaf or Opium (1977)?

Opium (1977) takes 5 of 7 categories. Shaghaf is rated 3.97/5 from 76 votes; Opium (1977) is rated 3.97/5 from 8,395 votes. Choose Shaghaf for a amber and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Opium (1977) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Shaghaf or Opium (1977)?

Opium (1977) lasts longest (Opium (1977) 88/100, Shaghaf 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shaghaf or Opium (1977)?

Opium (1977) projects furthest (Opium (1977) 82/100, Shaghaf 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shaghaf and Opium (1977) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Opoponax.

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

For summer, Shaghaf is the stronger pick. For winter, Shaghaf is the stronger pick. Shaghaf suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Shaghaf has top notes of Cardamom, Ginger and Citruses, heart notes of Tobacco, Cedar, Leather and Cashmeran, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber. 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.