Is Next White Amber a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium?
Black Opium EDP
Yves Saint Laurent by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc Original Statement
Black Opium EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2014 | Year | 2016 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
White Amber EDP
While both share a sweet, warm, and woody profile with jasmine, Black Opium leans into a bolder, gourmand coffee and vanilla sweetness, demanding attention. White Amber offers a more subtle and creamy amber experience. Black Opium is for making a statement; White Amber is for understated elegance. The key difference lies in projection and intensity: Black Opium is a powerhouse, while White Amber is a cozy, skin-like scent. If you want a budget-friendly dupe, White Amber is a decent alternative.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Black Opium
- White Amber
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a strong, attention-grabbing perfume.
- You love the combination of coffee and vanilla.
- You want a long-lasting fragrance for nights out.
- You prefer a subtle, everyday fragrance.
- You want a warm, comforting amber scent.
- You are looking for an affordable alternative.
- You favor a creamy, skin-like fragrance.
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.
Warm honey and white amber wrap you in plush sweetness and creamy woods. A budget scent that feels far more expensive, it's inviting, feminine, and quietly confident with a rich, enveloping signature.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Honey
13% share of the perfume
Amber
12% share of the perfume
Jasmine
11% share of the perfume
Plum
9% share of the perfume
Powdery
7% share of the perfume
Floral Notes
6% share of the perfume
Base Notes
Vanilla
17% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
8% share of the perfume
Patchouli
7% share of the perfume
Cedar
5% share of the perfume
Base Notes
Sandalwood
11% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
5% share of the perfume
Animalic
4% share of the perfume
Jasmine
10%
vs
11%
Vanilla
17% share of the perfume
Coffee
15% share of the perfume
Pear
11% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
8% share of the perfume
Orange Blossom
8% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
8% share of the perfume
Patchouli
7% share of the perfume
Almond
6% share of the perfume
Licorice
6% share of the perfume
Cedar
5% share of the perfume
Honey
13% share of the perfume
Amber
12% share of the perfume
Ginger
11% share of the perfume
Orange
11% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
11% share of the perfume
Plum
9% share of the perfume
Powdery
7% share of the perfume
Floral Notes
6% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
5% share of the perfume
Animalic
4% share of the perfume
Jasmine
10%
vs
11%
Coffee
15% share of the perfume
Almond
6% share of the perfume
Licorice
6% share of the perfume
Honey
13% share of the perfume
Amber
12% share of the perfume
Plum
9% share of the perfume
Powdery
7% share of the perfume
Floral Notes
6% share of the perfume
Vanilla
17% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
8% share of the perfume
Patchouli
7% share of the perfume
Cedar
5% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
11% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
5% share of the perfume
Animalic
4% share of the perfume
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
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
The warm amber, honey, and spicy sandalwood make this ideal for fall and winter, bringing comfort in cooler weather, while the subtle fruit and floral touches add versatility for early spring.
Occasions
Its honeyed warmth and moderate projection make it alluring for date nights and casual wear, but it's a bit too enveloping for sporty or very formal settings and may be on the strong side for some office environments.
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.
Shares 1 of its 11 notes, including Jasmine
Adds almond and cashmeran, drops amber and animalic
Where to buy
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