Black Opium Nuit Blanche Eau de Parfum vs The Queen Eau de Toilette

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Black Opium Nuit Blanche Eau de Parfum bottle Black Opium Nuit Blanche EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender F
2016 Year 2025
££ Price Tier ££
The Queen Eau de Toilette bottle The Queen EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Opium Nuit Blanche EDP
A creamy, milky dream that many rate as the best Black Opium flanker. It’s a crying shame it was discontinued, as the hype is real for this addictive sweet treat.
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Our Verdict - The Queen EDT
This one's a definite crowd-pleaser, delivering a cosy, sweet embrace that's hard to fault. If you like your gourmands with a touch of sophisticated calm, The Queen is your new best friend.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Opium Nuit Blanche EDP
The Queen EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla 25% vs 66%
Musk 13% vs 33%
Only in Black Opium Nuit Blanche
Milk 25% Caramel 22% Sandalwood 14%

Accords

Black Opium Nuit Blanche The Queen
100%
Lactonic
88%
Vanilla
100%
93%
Sweet
72%
Cacao
77%
Lavender
77%
76%
Caramel
75%
Coffee
70%
Savory
67%
Warm Spicy
58%
60%
Powdery
63%
Musky
52%
Aromatic
49%
Citrus
49%
100%
Vanilla shared
88%
100%
Sweet shared
93%
72%
77%
77%
76%
75%
70%
Warm Spicy shared
67%
58%
Powdery shared
60%
63%
52%
49%
49%

Performance

Black Opium Nuit Blanche The Queen
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Opium Nuit Blanche

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet, milky gourmand nature makes it ideal for dates and casual outings, exuding a magnetic coziness. While some find it too strong for the office, its moderate projection and smoother profile compared to the original mean it can be worn with care in formal settings.

The Queen

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Its vanilla, cacao and lavender composition leans towards autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and sweet, comforting profile make it an excellent choice for dates and casual wear without being overpowering. While not overtly formal, the elegance of the lavender and cacao notes allows it to be dressed up for certain events.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, vanilla, warm spicy

Key Differences

Adds bergamot blossom and cacao pod, drops anise and basmati rice

Where to buy

Black Opium Nuit Blanche EDP
The Queen EDT
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