Is Aromers No 27 Black Opium 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 | Extrait |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
No 27 Black Opium Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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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.
No 27 captures YSL Black Opium's coffee-vanilla rock-chic core well, but the cedar-patchouli base is lighter and fades sooner than the original's dense, long-wearing gourmand dry-down.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The dense coffee-vanilla gourmand suits cooler evenings best, too heavy and sweet for hot-weather daywear.
Occasions
A bold, rock-chic gourmand best suited to evenings out and dates; too heavy for the office or casual daytime wear.
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 7 of its 11 notes, including Vanilla, Coffee, Orange Blossom
Adds almond and cashmere wood
Where to buy
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