Is Aevor Scents 280 a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium?
Black Opium EDP
Yves Saint Laurent by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc Original Acquired
Black Opium EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
280 EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Black Opium
- 280
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A powerhouse modern gourmand - Black Opium is an unapologetically bold, sweet, and sultry signature. The coffee-vanilla core is addictive, making it a go-to for nights out or whenever you want to command attention.
Pear and mandarin give way to vanilla and white flowers, then a deep black coffee and patchouli base. A dark, warm evening perfume with real character.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Pear
35%
vs
54%
Orange Blossom
32%
vs
32%
Vanilla
30%
vs
39%
Coffee
28%
vs
32%
Patchouli
25%
vs
27%
Cedar
22%
vs
20%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The deep sweetness, warm spicy notes, and rich coffee-vanilla core make this ideal for colder weather, especially fall and winter. Its heaviness can feel cloying in heat but works nicely in spring evenings.
Occasions
The bold, sweet, and sensual profile is best for dates and nights out, while formal settings suit its opulence. It's too attention-grabbing for the office and not appropriate for sporty or active scenarios.
Seasons
Warm vanilla, coffee and patchouli feel richest in cool weather. Heat would make the sweetness heavy, so summer is the weakest season.
Occasions
Best after dark: date nights, dinners and nights out. Fine at work only with a light hand.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Pear, Orange Blossom, Coffee
Adds clean musk and mandarin, drops almond and cashmeran
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