Black Opium Eau de Parfum bottle Black Opium
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2014 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Midnight Nymph Eau de Parfum bottle Midnight Nymph

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Opium Eau de Parfum
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 - Midnight Nymph Eau de Parfum
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.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 2%
Floral 20% 22%
Fruity 10% 9%
Green 3% 3%
Sweet 36% 38%
Warm 15% 13%
Woody 15% 14%
Earthy 14% 14%
Animalic 3% 3%
Fresh 9% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Opium EdP
Midnight Nymph EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pear 35% vs 34%
Pink Pepper 32% vs 25%
Orange Blossom 32% vs 39%
Shared Notes
Coffee 28% vs 27%
Jasmine 25% vs 27%
Almond 23% vs 23%
Licorice 22% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 30% vs 34%
Patchouli 25% vs 25%
Cashmere Wood 22% vs 22%
Cedar 22% vs 17%

Accords

Black Opium Eau de Parfum Midnight Nymph Eau de Parfum
70%
White Floral
100%
85%
Sweet
80%
65%
Warm Spicy
60%
Coffee
65%
Vanilla
65%
40%
Fruity
63%
Almond
56%
50%
Woody
55%
35%
Balsamic
48%
30%
Powdery
White Floral shared
70%
100%
Sweet shared
85%
80%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
60%
65%
65%
Fruity shared
40%
63%
56%
Woody shared
50%
55%
Balsamic shared
35%
48%
30%

Performance

Black Opium Eau de Parfum Midnight Nymph Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Opium Eau de Parfum

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.

Midnight Nymph Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
100%
Notes
100%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Sweet, Fruity accords and Almond, Coffee notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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