Black Opium EDP

Yves Saint Laurent by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc Original
89%

250 Black Opiem EDP

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EDP Concentration EDP
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2014 Year -
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250 Black Opiem Eau de Parfum bottle 250 Black Opiem EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Opium EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - 250 Black Opiem EDP
No. 250 chases YSL's Black Opium coffee-vanilla signature closely on paper, but the gourmand sweetness feels louder and flatter up front while the original's smoky, boozy depth and marathon longevity don't fully translate.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Opium EDP
250 Black Opiem EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pear 35% vs 31%
Orange Blossom 32% vs 31%
Pink Pepper 32% vs 36%
Shared Notes
Coffee 28% vs 55%
Jasmine 25% vs 45%
Only in Black Opium
Almond 23% Licorice 23%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 30% vs 44%
Patchouli 25% vs 28%
Cedar 22% vs 28%
Only in Black Opium
Cashmere Wood 23%

Accords

Black Opium 250 Black Opiem
85%
Sweet
55%
70%
White Floral
65%
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
65%
Coffee
60%
50%
Woody
35%
40%
Fruity
35%
Balsamic
30%
Powdery
Sweet shared
85%
55%
White Floral
70%
Warm Spicy
65%
Vanilla
65%
Coffee
60%
Woody shared
50%
35%
Fruity
40%
Balsamic
35%
Powdery
30%

Performance

Black Opium 250 Black Opiem
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Opium

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

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.

250 Black Opiem

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Opium EDP
250 Black Opiem EDP
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30ml
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50ml
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75ml
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90ml
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