Is Oakcha Midnight Nymph a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium?
Black Opium EDP
Yves Saint Laurent by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc Original Acquired
Black Opium EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Midnight Nymph EDP
Midnight Nymph and Black Opium are incredibly similar, sharing almost identical notes and accords. The key difference lies in the intensity and blend. Midnight Nymph amplifies the sweetness and projection, creating a bolder, longer-lasting experience. While both offer a coffee-vanilla core, Midnight Nymph leans heavier into the white florals. If you find Black Opium too subtle or fleeting, Midnight Nymph offers a more potent and enduring alternative. However, if you prefer a slightly more balanced profile, stick with the original.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a more subtle and refined coffee-vanilla scent.
- You appreciate the original composition of Black Opium.
- You want a fragrance that's not too overpowering.
- You have sensitivities to strong white floral notes.
- You want a longer-lasting, more intense fragrance.
- You enjoy a sweeter and bolder coffee-vanilla profile.
- You seek a compliment-getting fragrance.
- You prefer a stronger white floral presence.
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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.
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.
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Pear, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
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Import charges may apply
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