HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Poison vs Opium
Which should you buy? Full side-by-side breakdown of notes, performance, seasons, value, and our verdict.
QUICK VERDICT
These two are closely matched on performance and price. The decision comes down to note preference: Poison leans fresher and more warm-weather-friendly, while Opium leans the other way. Pick based on the season and mood you'll wear it most.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
90/100
Longevity
86/100
92/100
Sillage
84/100
15%
Day Wear
20%
85%
Night Wear
80%
10%
Spring
10%
5%
Summer
5%
40%
Autumn
40%
45%
Winter
45%
133
Value (lower price wins)
143
Poison
Top
Plum, Coriander, Pepper
Heart
Tuberose, Carnation, Honey
Base
Amber, Opoponax, Cedar, Musk
Opium
Top
Clove, Pepper, Bay Leaf, Mandarin
Heart
Carnation, Myrrh, Cinnamon, Jasmine
Base
Labdanum, Benzoin, Patchouli, Vanilla
Shared Notes (2)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Poison or Opium better?
These two are closely matched on performance and price. The decision comes down to note preference: Poison leans fresher and more warm-weather-friendly, while Opium leans the other way. Pick based on the season and mood you'll wear it most.
Which lasts longer, Poison or Opium?
Poison lasts longer. Poison is rated very long lasting (10h - 12h) while Opium is rated long lasting (8h - 10h).
Do Poison and Opium smell similar?
They share 2 notes: Pepper, Carnation. There is some overlap, but each retains a distinct identity.
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