Versus Uomo vs Opium Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opium Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.
Versus UomoChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Opium ParfumChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Versus Uomo2/7
Opium Parfum5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Opium Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Opium Parfum
- Longevity
- Opium Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Opium Parfum
- Value for money
- Versus Uomo
- Versatility
- Versus Uomo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opium Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Versus UomoVersaceOpium ParfumYves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 607 votes
Have 37%Had 39%Want 24%
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 hate50%Love
36%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
499 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
Category winners
LongevityOpium Parfum
SillageOpium Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVersus UomoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
balsamic77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderLimeLemonBergamotPeachPetitgrainMandarin OrangeGreen Notes
Heart
Brazilian RosewoodBalsam FirCarnationJasmineCorianderOrris Root
Base
AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskCedarTonka BeanBenzoin
Top
ClovesPepperMandarin OrangeCorianderPlumCitrusesWest Indian BayJasmine
Heart
CarnationCinnamonPatchouliSandalwoodRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MyrrhIncenseAmberTolu BalsamVanillaOpoponaxCastoreumBenzoin
InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter94
Day–
Night–
Spring29
Summer22
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVersus UomoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,015
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews112
Overall rank#299
PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews50
Category winnerOpium ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVersace Versus Uomo opens with a sharp burst of lime and lemon, backed by lavender. It quickly shifts into a dry cedar and warm benzoin base. This vintage release fits colder autumn evenings when you want a dry, citrus wood profile that stands apart from modern sweet trends.
Reviews →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…
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, Versus Uomo or Opium Parfum?
Opium Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Versus Uomo is rated 4.16/5 from 607 votes; Opium Parfum is rated 4.54/5 from 957 votes. Choose Versus Uomo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Opium Parfum for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Versus Uomo or Opium Parfum?
Opium Parfum lasts longest (Opium Parfum 85/100, Versus Uomo 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Versus Uomo or Opium Parfum?
Opium Parfum projects furthest (Opium Parfum 78/100, Versus Uomo 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Versus Uomo and Opium Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Carnation and Jasmine.
Is Versus Uomo or Opium Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Opium Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Opium Parfum is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Versus Uomo and Opium Parfum?
Versus Uomo has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Balsam Fir, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood 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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