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Which Should You Buy?
This is Black Opium, but make it *better*. It’s sweeter, smoother, and packs a bigger punch on the projection and longevity front. A real compliment magnet that delivers on those cosy, sexy coffee-vanilla vibes, though some find the white florals a bit much.
Yodeyma's most-recommended Black Opium dupe: coffee-vanilla-liqueur DNA with the bitter-almond and woody base that defines the YSL original, at supermarket prices. Community-attested as one of the closest faithful reproductions in the UK budget dupe market.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 10% |
| Floral | 22% | 30% |
| Fruity | 9% | 35% |
| Green | 3% | 5% |
| Sweet | 38% | 85% |
| Warm | 13% | 85% |
| Woody | 14% | 50% |
| Earthy | 14% | 30% |
| Animalic | 3% | 15% |
| Fresh | 9% | 10% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
With its significant projection and sweet, gourmand character, this fragrance shines brightest on dates or for casual outings where you want to make an impression. While too prominent for most office settings, its warmth makes it suitable for evening formal events in cooler weather, as long as it's applied sparingly.
Seasons
The coffee-vanilla DNA leans cold-weather - warm spices and boozy depth feel heavy in summer heat but sit comfortably from autumn through winter, with peak presence after dark.
Occasions
Evening-focused: the projection and the come-hither sweetness read date-night or night-out before they read boardroom. Casual fine in cool weather; office only if you spray light.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Coffee accords and Coffee, Pink Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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