Black Opium Intense EDP

Yves Saint Laurent by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc
78%

Bangkok EDP

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EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2019 Year -
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Opium Intense EDP
Black Opium Intense amps up the original's signature coffee-vanilla with an absinth twist, creating a rich, decadent, and unforgettable night-out statement. Not for the shy, this is a modern femme fatale in a bottle.
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Our Verdict - Bangkok EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (2014) - pink pepper, coffee and vanilla translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Opium Intense EDP
Bangkok EDP

Notes

Only in Black Opium Intense
Absinth 52% Boysenberry 48%
Only in Bangkok
Pink Pepper 38% Orange Blossom 32% Pear 30%
Shared Notes
Coffee 40% vs 35%
Jasmine 30% vs 25%
Only in Black Opium Intense
Orange Blossom 30%
Only in Bangkok
Almond 20% Licorice 19%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 36% vs 32%
Only in Black Opium Intense
Licorice 35% Sandalwood 28%
Only in Bangkok
Patchouli 27% Cedar 21% Cashmere Wood 19%

Accords

Black Opium Intense Bangkok
100%
Sweet
85%
88%
Gourmand
60%
Coffee
85%
Vanilla
75%
70%
Floral
65%
Warm Spicy
65%
50%
Fruity
White Floral
50%
45%
Woody
Sweet shared
100%
85%
Gourmand shared
88%
60%
Coffee
85%
Vanilla
75%
Floral
70%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
65%
Fruity
50%
White Floral
50%
Woody
45%

Performance

Black Opium Intense Bangkok
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Opium Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The deep coffee, vanilla, and absinth notes, along with its pronounced sweetness and warmth, make this ideal for fall and winter, while the berry and floral heart gives it enough lift for spring. It can be heavy and cloying in hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This is a seductive, bold scent that shines for evening, date, and formal occasions due to its intense sweetness and projection. It's too powerful for most office or sport situations.

Bangkok

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Coffee-vanilla-jasmine natural autumn-winter fit.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Date, casual evening, office.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
78%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, gourmand, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Opium Intense EDP
Bangkok EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £59.95 eBay UK - 30ml Buy Best Value £97.24 eBay UK - 50ml - £1.94/ml Buy
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