Sauvage Elixir Parfum vs Black Opium Intense Eau de Parfum
Black Opium Intense EDP
Yves Saint Laurent by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc Statement
Sauvage Elixir Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | F |
| 2021 | Year | 2019 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Black Opium Intense EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A thunderous, spicy-woody statement piece that takes the Sauvage DNA into ultra-rich, opulent territory. Not for the faint of heart - this is a modern powerhouse that exudes authority and midnight intrigue.
Black Opium Intense amps up the original's signature coffee-vanilla with an absinth twist, creating a rich, decadent, and unforgettable night-out statement. Not for the shy, this is a modern femme fatale in a bottle.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 powerful spicy-woody and amber heart makes this perfect for cold to cool weather, where it can project fully without becoming overwhelming. Fall and winter are ideal, but it can work in spring nights; it is too rich and intense for most summer days.
Occasions
Its boldness and opulence suit formal events or nights out, where presence is desired. It can be seductive for dates but risks being too assertive for office or casual use and is unsuitable for sports.
Seasons
The deep coffee, vanilla, and absinth notes, along with its pronounced sweetness and warmth, make this ideal for fall and winter, while the berry and floral heart gives it enough lift for spring. It can be heavy and cloying in hot weather.
Occasions
This is a seductive, bold scent that shines for evening, date, and formal occasions due to its intense sweetness and projection. It's too powerful for most office or sport situations.
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 2 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood, Licorice
Adds absinth and boysenberry, drops amber and cardamom
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International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United Kingdom from the Netherlands. How import charges work