Top Notes 
Bergamot
Citrus fruits
Clove
Coriander
Jasmine
Laurel
Mandarin orange
Pepper
Plum
Heart Notes 
Carnation
Rose
Cinnamon
Lily of the valley
Orris root
Peach
Sandalwood
Patchouli
Base Notes 
Vanilla
Benzoin
Cedar
Coconut
Frankincense
Labdanum
Musk
Opoponax
Tolu balm
Vetiver
Serafina
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Serafina
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Blauäugig an ein Dupe geraten...
In search of a fragrance for the pre-Christmas season that combines spicy notes with orange or mandarin and a warm base, I stumbled upon this unknown, inexpensive scent on the bay and ordered it blindly. The bottle design should have raised some red flags for me... but no, I didn't expect to receive a dupe of "Opium." It's not necessarily a bad thing - I actually like "Opium!"
However, even though the pyramid is almost identical, I do notice differences compared to my Opium Vintage. DZ starts with a stronger mandarin note but also has a "hairspray note" that I find less appealing. Overall, DZ feels a bit artificial and fades quite quickly. In contrast, my Opium has that "vintage note" that suggests a certain age, but for me, that's simply part of the charm of such old treasures. It feels much more elegant and balanced to me.
My conclusion: From my perspective, DZ is not a particularly well-executed dupe, at least regarding the old Opium version. I am not familiar with the new one.
However, even though the pyramid is almost identical, I do notice differences compared to my Opium Vintage. DZ starts with a stronger mandarin note but also has a "hairspray note" that I find less appealing. Overall, DZ feels a bit artificial and fades quite quickly. In contrast, my Opium has that "vintage note" that suggests a certain age, but for me, that's simply part of the charm of such old treasures. It feels much more elegant and balanced to me.
My conclusion: From my perspective, DZ is not a particularly well-executed dupe, at least regarding the old Opium version. I am not familiar with the new one.
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