Question 1

What's the difference between Opia and No.04 Bois de Balincourt?

Accepted Answer

Opia is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Curionoir (2016) dominated by Woody accords. No.04 Bois de Balincourt is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maison Louis Marie (2014) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Woody, Powdery, Aromatic, Balsamic.

Question 2

Which is better, Opia or No.04 Bois de Balincourt?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Opia scores 4.44/5 vs No.04 Bois de Balincourt at 3.98/5. No.04 Bois de Balincourt's standout strength: Rich, herbal scent with strong patchouli notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Opia and No.04 Bois de Balincourt smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. No.04 Bois de Balincourt: No.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Opia or No.04 Bois de Balincourt?

Accepted Answer

No.04 Bois de Balincourt: Excellent projection and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Opia vs No.04 Bois de Balincourt?

Accepted Answer

Opia scores highest for winter wear; No.04 Bois de Balincourt scores highest for fall wear. Opia leans evening, No.04 Bois de Balincourt leans daytime.

Opia vs No.04 Bois de Balincourt

Comparison Summary

Unique to No.04 Bois de Balincourt (6)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — No.04 Bois de Balincourt

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Attribute	Opia	No.04 Bois de Balincourt
Brand	Curionoir	Maison Louis Marie
Year	2016	2014
Rating	4.44	3.98
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	6