Inspired by Black Opium
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2021 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Balade à Paris Soirée Rooftop
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Yves Saint Laurent's Black Opium (2014) - the Nathalie Lorson coffee-vanilla gourmand that became YSL's biggest commercial hit of the decade, here translated into a pink pepper opening over coffee and a vanilla-patchouli close. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and date wear at a fraction of the designer price.
This budget-friendly dupe is a crowd-pleaser for many, offering a softer, less intense take on a popular scent. But for some, it lands flat or frankly, smells nasty. Approach with caution, but if it works for you, it's a steal.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 0% |
| Floral | 21% | 24% |
| Fruity | 8% | 17% |
| Green | 3% | 5% |
| Sweet | 36% | 33% |
| Warm | 17% | 23% |
| Woody | 13% | 0% |
| Earthy | 15% | 9% |
| Animalic | 3% | 2% |
| Fresh | 8% | 9% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Coffee, vanilla and patchouli carry strongest in autumn and winter; the sweetness can read heavy in summer heat. Spring works in cooler evenings.
Occasions
A sweet coffee-vanilla gourmand with addictive sillage is made for date and evening; casual works for fans of the style. Too sweet-heavy for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its softer projection and moderate longevity make it suitable for casual wear and dates without being disruptive. While some find it office-appropriate, the prominent sweetness might be too much for formal settings or active wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Coffee, Warm Spicy accords and Coffee, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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