Inspired by Black Opium Eau de Parfum vs Midnight Nymph Eau de Parfum

Inspired by Black Opium

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Inspired by Black Opium

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.

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Our Verdict - Midnight Nymph

This is Black Opium, but make it *better*. It’s sweeter, smoother, and packs a bigger punch on the projection and longevity front. A real compliment magnet that delivers on those cosy, sexy coffee-vanilla vibes, though some find the white florals a bit much.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	2%	2%
Floral	21%	22%
Fruity	8%	9%
Green	3%	3%
Sweet	36%	38%
Warm	17%	13%
Woody	13%	14%
Earthy	15%	14%
Animalic	3%	3%
Fresh	8%	9%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Shared Notes

Pink Pepper 40% vs 25%

Orange Blossom 34% vs 39%

Pear 25% vs 34%

Shared Notes

Coffee 35% vs 27%

Jasmine 25% vs 27%

Almond 20% vs 23%

Licorice 18% vs 20%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 36% vs 34%

Patchouli 26% vs 25%

Cedar 19% vs 17%

Cashmere Wood 17% vs 22%

Accords

Inspired by Black Opium Midnight Nymph

55%

White Floral

100%

95%

Sweet

80%

90%

Vanilla

65%

85%

Coffee

65%

Warm Spicy

60%

Fruity

63%

Soft Spicy

58%

Almond

56%

Woody

55%

Balsamic

48%

45%

Powdery

White Floral shared

55%

100%

Sweet shared

95%

80%

Vanilla shared

90%

65%

Coffee shared

85%

65%

Warm Spicy shared

65%

60%

Fruity

63%

Soft Spicy

58%

Almond

56%

Woody

55%

Balsamic

48%

Powdery

45%

Performance

Inspired by Black Opium Midnight Nymph

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Inspired by Black Opium

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

Coffee, vanilla and patchouli carry strongest in autumn and winter; the sweetness can read heavy in summer heat. Spring works in cooler evenings.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

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.

Midnight Nymph

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

With its significant projection and sweet, gourmand character, this fragrance shines brightest on dates or for casual outings where you want to make an impression. While too prominent for most office settings, its warmth makes it suitable for evening formal events in cooler weather, as long as it's applied sparingly.