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Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 vs Dior Pure Poison Elixir
Pure Poison Elixir is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamotLily-of-the-Valley
Heart
MyrhhJasmine
Base
OpoponaxAmberPatchouliVanille
Accords
Amber
100%
Balsamic
61%
Sweet
55%
Warm spicy
51%
Citrus
48%
White floral
46%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 was launched in 2009. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley; middle notes are Myrhh and Jasmine; base notes are Opoponax, Amber, Patchouli and Vanille. Opium arrived on the market in a new flacon in autumn 2009. Design of the flacon was developed by art director YSL Fabien Baron and Stefano Pilati. The new flacon features a sprinkle integrated inside its stopper. Notes of this edition are bergamot, mandarin, jasmine and myrrh. The new bottle is accompanied with advertising campaign the face of which is Karen Elson.
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Notes
Top
JasmineMandarin OrangePetitgrainBergamot
Heart
African Orange FlowerGardenia
Base
CacaoVanilleAmber
Accords
White floral
100%
Citrus
63%
Cacao
56%
Vanilla
56%
Sweet
48%
Warm spicy
46%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Pure Poison Elixir by Dior is a Floral fragrance for women. Pure Poison Elixir was launched in 2006. Top notes are Jasmine, Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Bergamot; middle notes are African Orange Flower and Gardenia; base notes are Cacao, Vanille and Amber. This mesmerizing and magical fragrance achieved the status of Elixir. Floral and intoxicating, Pure Poison became warmer, softer and gentler. Its floral bouquet is embellished by powdery, sweet, spicy and almond nuances. A spray-bulb bottle echoes the retro style glamour. The opening is sparkling and incisive, thanks to petitgrain and green mandarin orange followed by an intoxicating note of orange blossom and Sambac jasmine, with their gently sweet aromas. The ending is powdery and rich due to sandalwood, bitter-sweet almond, vanilla and cocoa bean absolute. Perfume was created in 2006. Read more about Dior Pure Poison from 2004.
Notes in Common
38% sharedShared (5)
Mandarin OrangeBergamotJasmineAmberVanille
Only in Opium Eau de Parfum 2009
Lily-of-the-ValleyMyrhhOpoponaxPatchouli
Only in Pure Poison Elixir
PetitgrainAfrican Orange FlowerGardeniaCacao
Rating
3.90vs4.35
Ratings
7,554vs1,261
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2009vs2006
Which should I buy?
Pure Poison Elixir is the community's favourite of the two.
- Pure Poison Elixir is rated higher by the community: 4.35 from 1,261 ratings, against 3.90 from 7,554.
- Longevity votes lean "eternal" for Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 and "long lasting" for Pure Poison Elixir.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 versus "moderate" for Pure Poison Elixir.
- Both are voted best for winter first.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Pure Poison Elixir if you want the higher-rated option; pick Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.