Is Eden Perfumes No.030 Black Opium a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium?
Black Opium EDP
Yves Saint Laurent by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc OriginalScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
A recognisable take on YSL Black Opium's coffee-vanilla signature - the pink pepper opening and roasted coffee heart land close to the original, though the base is simpler and the addictive, boozy depth of the original doesn't fully carry through.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Community season votes for Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean sweet, woody
Without almond and cashmere wood
Where to buy
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.