Is Oakcha Electric Shimmer a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Glitter?
Black Opium Glitter EDP
Yves Saint Laurent by Honorine Blanc, Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp Original Statement
Black Opium Glitter EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2026 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Electric Shimmer Extrait
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Black Opium Glitter
- Electric Shimmer
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive flanker that splits Black Opium fans, this one leans aggressively sweet. Many find it cheap and synthetic, but those who love it adore its marshmallow coffee sweetness and powerful sillage.
Juicy pear and orange blossom over a marshmallow, coffee and vanilla base. Oakcha's take on YSL Black Opium Glitter, and a fluffy, party-ready gourmand.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Orange Blossom
100%
vs
100%
Pear
34%
vs
42%
Lemon
30%
vs
26%
Vanilla
24%
vs
24%
Coffee
22%
vs
28%
Marshmallow
21%
vs
28%
Patchouli
14%
vs
19%
Italian Green Mandarin Orange
32%
Pear
34%
vs
42%
Lemon
30%
vs
26%
Mandarin
35%
Italian Green Mandarin Orange
32%
Orange Blossom
100%
vs
100%
Vanilla
24%
vs
24%
Coffee
22%
vs
28%
Marshmallow
21%
vs
28%
Patchouli
14%
vs
19%
Musk
17%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its bold sweetness and good projection make it an attention-grabber, ideal for dates or casual nights out where it can truly shine and project. The intensity might be too much for formal settings or an office environment, and it is definitely not suited for sport.
Seasons
Coffee, vanilla and marshmallow sweetness fit the cooler months, and the fruit opening adds some sparkle for spring evenings.
Occasions
It is playful and eye-catching, so it suits parties and dates best. The sweetness is a lot for a quiet desk.
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 7 of its 8 notes, including Lemon, Vanilla, Coffee
Adds italian green mandarin orange, drops mandarin and musk
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Electric Shimmer Extrait
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