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N°8 Opoponax 2008

8.4 / 10 26 Ratings
A popular perfume by Prada for women and men, released in 2008. The scent is resinous-spicy. It was last marketed by Puig.
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Main accords

Resinous
Spicy
Sweet
Woody
Oriental

Fragrance Notes

OpoponaxOpoponax AmberAmber CistusCistus ResinsResins BergamotBergamot SandalwoodSandalwood

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
8.426 Ratings
Longevity
7.522 Ratings
Sillage
6.922 Ratings
Bottle
6.533 Ratings
Submitted by Sani, last update on 11/08/2025.

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2 in-depth fragrance descriptions
Missk

1357 Reviews
Missk
Missk
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Sexy and animalistic
Prada has really outdone themselves with this beautiful, ambery oriental. It has me wondering why mainstream brands always seem to knock me dead with their exclusive, hard-to-find releases.

Prada Opoponax No.8 is quite sensual, warm and elegant. It opens with rich, resinous and slightly buttery opoponax and galbanum, with a subtle, citrusy hint of bergamot, which surprisingly works.

As it dries on the skin, Opoponax No.8 turns quite powdery, yet it maintains it's delicious spiciness, and golden syrup type accord throughout. The musk also kicks in quite early in the composition, adding an animalistic touch, that smells oddly clean at the same time.

The resins in this fragrance can be quite sweet, making it very feminine and sexy. In order to believe that this fragrance could work equally as well on men, I think I'd have to try it and see. The way I view Prada Opoponax No.8 is with great admiration. I think it's a total man magnet.

Unfortunately the only downer is the lasting strength which is surprisingly weak. I have worn this fragrance twice in the last few days, one time on a rainy day where it struggled to last a few hours, and again today, where I perhaps only enjoyed it for the duration of the morning but desperately needed a touch up come the afternoon.

Regardless of poor longevity, tossing it aside, Prada Opoponax No.8 is one of the most sensual and alluring orientals I've stumbled across in quite some time. If I ever have enough luck to find a bottle of this in my travels, I will be quick to purchase.
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Gentilhomme

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Gentilhomme
Gentilhomme
Very helpful Review 11  
Nubian Wood
This fragrance is a true revelation for those who enjoy resinous, balsamic, and spicy scents, and who do not shy away from a slight earthy note.
But beware, the fragrance also develops a quite strong, earthy note that almost resembles a smoky patchouli; those who do not like such scents should better steer clear of it.

Opopanax in concentrated form is quite special and lasts incredibly long. Here, paired with a profound amber, the fragrance is more suited for cooler days and is certainly not an everyday scent. It can be worn by both ladies and gentlemen alike. Like the other fragrances from Prada's Exclusive Series, it is available only in a 30 ml splash bottle as an extrait.
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A warm, cozy, spicy, green and slightly citrusy resinous amber. Incredibly classy, winter time only. At times it can be too sweet.
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Profound, resinous-woody scent of the highest class. Amber in amber color & sweet-resinous Opoponax deepen the fragrance impression. Noble.
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A powdery, balsamic-resinous, creamy, slightly sweet incense of the highest class, painted with the finest brush - absolutely amazing!
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Spicy, resinous, with a hint of citrus - overall a creamy-smoky impression without being heavy.
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Constant smile on my face.
A total dream.
Elegant, more elegant, masterful.
I could bathe in it.
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Resinous, woody, and yet so soft. The fine bergamot thread keeps it from being too creamy, more on the dry side... Beautifully opoponax-like!
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Resins, from dry-powdery to balsamic-dark, along with the dried fruit note that is so typical of Opoponax, and in the background, fluffy sandalwood.
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Aha. So this is Opoponax. Incense-like, festive, with a hint of juniper-ham aroma. Gentle sillage, herbal, strong character.
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