Opium (1977) vs Myself
Side by side. Scored honestly.
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Side by side
Comparing the originals — price, breadth, listed-note depth.
Opens with a sharp bite of clove and mandarin that softens quickly into a dense, resinous heart where carnation and cinnamon push against smoky myrrh and sweet opoponax. The amber and patchouli anchor the dry-down into something almost edible but never lightweight — vanilla rounds the edges without tipping into dessert territory. Projection is loud for the first two hours, then sillage settles into a warm, incense-kissed skin scent that clings for hours. — Cold-weather evenings, confident wearers who want a fragrance that announces itself before they enter the room.
Opens with a brisk pink pepper snap that softens quickly into a creamy, powdery heart where iris and almond dominate — the combination reads almost edible but stays grounded by peony's clean floral lift. The dry-down settles into warm sandalwood anchored by amber and musk, smooth and skin-close without much projection. Sillage is modest; this is a personal-space fragrance rather than a room-filler. The sweetness is consistent throughout without tipping into cloying territory — a careful, polished balance — Ideal for cooler months, office environments, or anyone who wants something quietly feminine and approachable without demanding attention.
How they overlap
Opium (1977) and Myself share exactly one note (amber). The overlap is real but narrow — most of the wear experience will diverge.
The buying decision
Myself is the cheaper original at $98 compared to $135 for Opium (1977) — about 27% less.