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Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) vs Gucci Envy for Men
Envy for Men is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
ClovesPepperCorianderWest Indian BayPlumJasmineMandarin OrangeCitrusesBergamot
Heart
CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodPatchouliOrris RootRosePeachLily-of-the-Valley
Base
IncenseMyrrhSandalwoodTolu BalsamAmberOpoponaxBenzoinLabdanumVanillaMuskCastoreumCedarVetiverCoconut
Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Amber
94%
Woody
59%
Balsamic
59%
Aromatic
54%
Powdery
49%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageEnormous
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Opium (1977) by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. Opium (1977) was launched in 1977. Opium (1977) was created by Jean Amic, Jean-Louis Sieuzac and Raymond Chaillan. Top notes are Cloves, Pepper, Coriander, West Indian Bay, Plum, Jasmine, Mandarin Orange, Citruses and Bergamot; middle notes are Carnation, Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Orris Root, Rose, Peach and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Incense, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Tolu Balsam, Amber, Opoponax, Benzoin, Labdanum, Vanilla, Musk, Castoreum, Cedar, Vetiver and Coconut.
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Notes
Top
GingerLavenderCardamomPepperMahoganyCorianderMandarin Orange
Heart
SandalwoodCedarCarnationJasmineRose
Base
IncenseTobaccoVanillaAmberVetiverPatchouliLeatherMusk
Accords
Woody
100%
Warm spicy
84%
Aromatic
75%
Fresh spicy
75%
Amber
69%
Smoky
55%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Envy for Men by Gucci is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Envy for Men was launched in 1998. The nose behind this fragrance is Daniela Andrier. Top notes are Ginger, Lavender, Cardamom, Pepper, Mahogany, Coriander and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Sandalwood, Cedar, Carnation, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Incense, Tobacco, Vanilla, Amber, Vetiver, Patchouli, Leather and Musk. A classic fragrance from Gucci, created for those who love warm, woody scents. Its spicy, but fresh top notes include mandarine, coriander, pepper, rosewood, ginger and lavender. The heart is composed of floral bouquet made of rose and jasmine, spiced up with some carnation and warm woody nuances of sandalwood and cedarwood.
Notes in Common
39% sharedShared (14)
PepperCorianderJasmineMandarin OrangeCarnationSandalwoodPatchouliRoseIncenseAmberVanillaMuskCedarVetiver
Only in Opium (1977)
ClovesWest Indian BayPlumCitrusesBergamotCinnamonOrris RootPeachLily-of-the-ValleyMyrrhTolu BalsamOpoponax+4 more
Only in Envy for Men
GingerLavenderCardamomMahoganyTobaccoLeather
Rating
3.97vs4.45
Ratings
8,548vs2,892
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1977vs1998
Which should I buy?
Envy for Men is the community's favourite of the two.
- Envy for Men is rated higher by the community: 4.45 from 2,892 ratings, against 3.97 from 8,548.
- Longevity votes lean "eternal" for Opium (1977) and "long lasting" for Envy for Men.
- Sillage votes lean "enormous" for Opium (1977) versus "moderate" for Envy for Men.
- Opium (1977) is voted best for winter; Envy for Men for fall and winter.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Envy for Men if you want the higher-rated option; pick Opium (1977) if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.