Black Opium Eau de Parfum vs Poison Eau de Toilette

Black Opium

Edp	Concentration	Edt
F	Gender	F
2014	Year	1985
££	Price Tier	££

Poison

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Opium Eau de Parfum

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.

Statement

Our Verdict - Poison Eau de Toilette

A legendary statement scent, Poison is unapologetically bold, mysterious, and complex. Its intoxicating blend of plum, tuberose, incense, and amber is unforgettable and not for the faint of heart.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	2%	1%
Floral	20%	20%
Fruity	10%	11%
Green	3%	4%
Sweet	36%	32%
Warm	15%	21%
Woody	15%	17%
Earthy	14%	6%
Animalic	3%	7%
Fresh	9%	6%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Black Opium EdP

Poison EdT

Notes

Only in Black Opium Eau de Parfum

Pear 35% Pink Pepper 32% Orange Blossom 32%

Only in Poison Eau de Toilette

Plum 22% Red Fruits 21% Coriander 20% Anise 19% Rosewood 18%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 25% vs 10%

Only in Black Opium Eau de Parfum

Coffee 29% Almond 23% Licorice 23%

Only in Poison Eau de Toilette

Incense 12% Honey 12% Tuberose 12% Cinnamon 11% Opoponax 11% Carnation 11% Orange Blossom 10% Rose 10%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 30% vs 15%

Cedar 22% vs 13%

Only in Black Opium Eau de Parfum

Patchouli 25% Cashmere Wood 23%

Only in Poison Eau de Toilette

Amber 15% Sandalwood 15% Heliotrope 14% Musk 14% Vetiver 13%

Accords

Black Opium Eau de Parfum Poison Eau de Toilette

40%

Fruity

95%

85%

Sweet

90%

Amber

80%

70%

White Floral

65%

Warm Spicy

55%

50%

Woody

60%

35%

Balsamic

50%

30%

Powdery

Fruity shared

40%

95%

Sweet shared

85%

90%

Amber

80%

White Floral shared

70%

65%

Warm Spicy shared

65%

55%

Woody shared

50%

60%

Balsamic shared

35%

50%

Powdery

30%

Performance

Black Opium Eau de Parfum Poison Eau de Toilette

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Beast (10+h)

Moderate

Projection

Room-filling

Strong

Intensity

Potent

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Opium Eau de Parfum

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.

Poison Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

The rich, opulent character and heavy sillage of Poison make it ideal for cold weather. Its deep fruits, spicy florals, and ambery warmth are overwhelming in heat but luxurious in fall and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Formal

Also Works:

Date

Poison is far too bold and intense for office or sporty situations, but it shines in formal evening settings or dramatic social occasions where its iconic presence is welcome.