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Black Opium Eau de Toilette bottle Black Opium EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2015 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Light Blue Eau Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Light Blue Eau Intense EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Opium EDT
A sparkling, fruity twist on the Black Opium DNA that trades the original’s darkness for juicy brightness, soft florals, and a breezy, wearable energy. Sweet but never cloying, it is perfect for daytime or whenever you want a flirtatious lift.
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Our Verdict - Light Blue Eau Intense EDP
The ultimate aquatic-citrus crowd-pleaser - Light Blue Eau Intense EDP turbocharges the original with sharper grapefruit, salty marine air, and brisk woods. Effortlessly wearable and always refreshing.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Opium EDT
Light Blue Eau Intense EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 24% vs 50%
Only in Light Blue Eau Intense
Marigold 49%
Shared Notes
Musk 48% vs 53%
Only in Black Opium
Woody 52%
Only in Light Blue Eau Intense
Amberwood 46%

Accords

Black Opium Light Blue Eau Intense
60%
Citrus
100%
95%
Fruity
Marine
93%
Aromatic
83%
55%
Sweet
50%
Fresh
40%
Woody
45%
Salty
38%
35%
Green
20%
Aquatic
Citrus shared
60%
100%
95%
93%
83%
55%
50%
Woody shared
40%
45%
38%
35%
20%

Performance

Black Opium Light Blue Eau Intense
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Opium

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The juicy fruits, tea, and bright florals make this EDT lively and airy for spring and summer, while the coffee and musky woods give it enough depth for fall. It is less plush and warm than the EDP, so less ideal in the coldest months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

With its moderate projection and playful fruity-floral brightness, this is an excellent choice for daytime, dates, or casual situations. Its softness and sweetness suit the office, but it is not formal or sporty.

Light Blue Eau Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Hyper-fresh citrus and marine notes shine in warm weather, making this ideal for spring and summer. Its airy, sparkling opening can feel too light and breezy for cold winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

Its clean, invigorating projection and crispness make it perfect for casual, office, and even sport settings, but it lacks the depth or gravitas for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Opium EDT
Light Blue Eau Intense EDP

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