Is MATCH Perfumes Similar to Black Opium - No.12 a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium?

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Black Opium Eau de Parfum bottle Black Opium EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2014 Year -
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Similar to Black Opium - No.12 Eau de Parfum bottle Similar to Black Opium - No.12 EDP
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Opium EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Similar to Black Opium - No.12 EDP
A softer, creamier read on YSL's Black Opium - the coffee-and-vanilla gourmand core comes through clearly, but the original's sharp jolt of roasted coffee and cashmeran-cedar depth is toned down here into a gentler latte-like skin scent with noticeably shorter legs.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Black Opium EDP A Similar to Black Opium - No.12 EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Opium EDP
Similar to Black Opium - No.12 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pear 35% vs 35%
Orange Blossom 32% vs 30%
Pink Pepper 32% vs 35%
Vanilla 30% vs 46%
Coffee 28% vs 38%
Jasmine 25% vs 23%
Patchouli 25% vs 30%
Almond 23% vs 20%
Licorice 22% vs 17%
Cedar 22% vs 23%
Only in Black Opium
Cashmere Wood 23%
Shared Notes
Pear 35% vs 35%
Orange Blossom 32% vs 30%
Pink Pepper 32% vs 35%
Shared Notes
Coffee 28% vs 38%
Jasmine 25% vs 23%
Almond 23% vs 20%
Licorice 22% vs 17%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 30% vs 46%
Patchouli 25% vs 30%
Cedar 22% vs 23%
Only in Black Opium
Cashmere Wood 23%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Black Opium Similar to Black Opium - No.12
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Opium

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

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.

Similar to Black Opium - No.12

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Community season votes for Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Wearers put Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights.

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.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Pear, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom

Key Differences

Without cashmere wood

Where to buy

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