Black Opium EDP

Yves Saint Laurent by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc Original
92%

Similar to Black Opium - No.12 EDP

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2014 Year -
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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.
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Scent Profile

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%
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%

Accords

Black Opium Similar to Black Opium - No.12
85%
Sweet
80%
70%
White Floral
Coffee
70%
65%
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
60%
50%
Woody
40%
Fruity
Floral
40%
35%
Balsamic
30%
Powdery
Sweet shared
85%
80%
White Floral
70%
Coffee
70%
Warm Spicy
65%
Vanilla
60%
Woody
50%
Fruity
40%
Floral
40%
Balsamic
35%
Powdery
30%

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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both share Pear, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Opium EDP
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