Wind Song vs Opium (1977)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opium (1977) takes 5 of 7 categories.
Wind SongChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Opium (1977)Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Wind Song2/7
Opium (1977)5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Opium (1977)
- Community sentiment
- Opium (1977)
- Longevity
- Opium (1977)
- Sillage & projection
- Opium (1977)
- Value for money
- Wind Song
- Versatility
- Wind Song
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opium (1977)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Wind SongPrince MatchabelliOpium (1977)Yves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.72/ 5 · 647 votes
Have 43%Had 31%Want 26%
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 hate28%Love
43%Like
5%Ok
22%Dislike
2%Hate
647 votes
44%Love
32%Like
1%Ok
22%Dislike
1%Hate
8,395 votes
Category winnerOpium (1977)Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpium (1977)
SillageOpium (1977)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWind SongBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
floral77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
warm spicy100%
amber91%
balsamic83%
woody74%
aromatic65%
powdery56%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CorianderTarragonNeroliOrange LeafBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
CarnationClovesYlang-YlangRoseOrris RootBrazilian RosewoodJasmine
Base3 to 6 hours
SandalwoodMuskCedarVetiverBenzoinAmber
Top
ClovesPepperCorianderWest Indian BayPlumJasmineMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodPatchouliRoseOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-Valley
Base
IncenseMyrrhTolu BalsamAmberOpoponaxBenzoinLabdanumVanilla
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Carnation. Durations are only published for Wind Song, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer65
Fall78
Winter61
Day100
Night40
Spring19
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerWind SongMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,768
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews194
Overall rank#418
PerfumerJean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Raymond Chaillan
Launched—
Reviews204
Category winnerOpium (1977)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWind Song by Prince Matchabelli is a classic floral fragrance that leans into aromatic greenery, zesty citrus, and dry spice. First introduced in 1953, the scent greets you with a crisp burst of coriander, tarragon, bergamot, and neroli. As the bright opening settles, it reveals a distinctive floral heart packed with …
Reviews →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, …
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, Wind Song or Opium (1977)?
Opium (1977) takes 5 of 7 categories. Wind Song is rated 3.72/5 from 647 votes; Opium (1977) is rated 3.97/5 from 8,395 votes. Choose Wind Song for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Opium (1977) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Wind Song or Opium (1977)?
Opium (1977) lasts longest (Opium (1977) 88/100, Wind Song 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Wind Song or Opium (1977)?
Opium (1977) projects furthest (Opium (1977) 82/100, Wind Song 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Wind Song and Opium (1977) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Carnation.
Is Wind Song or Opium (1977) better for summer or winter?
For summer, Wind Song is the stronger pick. For winter, Opium (1977) is the stronger pick. Wind Song suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Wind Song and Opium (1977)?
Wind Song has top notes of Coriander, Tarragon, Neroli and Orange Leaf, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Vetiver. 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.
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