Is Primark Summer Nights 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 | EDT |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2014 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Summer Nights EDT
Black Opium and Summer Nights share woody notes, but diverge dramatically. Black Opium is intense, projecting a strong coffee and vanilla sweetness for a bold, gourmand statement. Summer Nights is a light, simple, jasmine-forward fragrance, ideal for casual daytime wear. The key difference lies in their impact: Black Opium is a powerful signature scent, while Summer Nights offers a subtle, less demanding experience. Choose Black Opium for a night out; Summer Nights for everyday ease.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Black Opium
- Summer Nights
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a bold, attention-grabbing fragrance.
- You love the combination of coffee and vanilla.
- You need a long-lasting perfume for evenings.
- You prefer a strong, gourmand scent profile.
- You prefer light, airy, and fresh scents.
- You need an affordable, everyday fragrance.
- You want something subtle for warm weather.
- You dislike overly sweet or heavy perfumes.
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.
Summer Nights is a light and casual fragrance perfect for warm weather and relaxed social settings.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Jasmine
25%
vs
38%
Cedar
22%
vs
45%
Pear
35%
Orange Blossom
32%
Pink Pepper
32%
Vanilla
30%
Coffee
29%
Patchouli
25%
Almond
23%
Cashmeran
23%
Licorice
23%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The fragrance has fresh and floral notes that make it ideal for the warmer temperatures of spring and summer.
Occasions
Light projection and fresh accords make it suitable for casual outings and some semi-formal events.
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 2 of its 8 notes, including Jasmine, Cedar
Adds aquatic and lemon, drops almond and cashmeran
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