Black Opium EDP

Yves Saint Laurent by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc Original
88%

Dark Opium EDP

Rebel Aromas   Dupe
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EDP Concentration EDP
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2014 Year -
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Opium EDP
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 - Dark Opium EDP
Dark Opium is a fair-value stand-in for YSL's Black Opium, keeping the same coffee-vanilla gourmand backbone that made the original a bestseller. It's louder and sweeter in the first hour, but the coffee note fades to a generic sugary vanilla far sooner than Black Opium's signature all-day cappuccino warmth.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Opium EDP
Dark Opium EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pear 35% vs 27%
Only in Black Opium
Orange Blossom 32% Pink Pepper 32%
Only in Dark Opium
Coffee 45% Mandarin 27%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 25% vs 38%
Licorice 22% vs 28%
Only in Black Opium
Coffee 29% Almond 23%
Only in Dark Opium
Orange Blossom 33%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 30% vs 45%
Patchouli 25% vs 25%
Cedar 22% vs 29%
Only in Black Opium
Cashmere Wood 23%

Accords

Black Opium Dark Opium
85%
Sweet
65%
70%
White Floral
Coffee
70%
65%
Warm Spicy
50%
Woody
Oriental
45%
40%
Fruity
35%
Balsamic
30%
Powdery
Floral
30%
Sweet shared
85%
65%
White Floral
70%
Coffee
70%
Warm Spicy
65%
Woody
50%
Oriental
45%
Fruity
40%
Balsamic
35%
Powdery
30%
Floral
30%

Performance

Black Opium Dark Opium
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Opium

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.

Dark Opium

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both share Coffee, Pear, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Opium EDP
Dark Opium EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £48.20 Notino - 30ml Buy Best Value £88.70 Notino - 90ml - £0.99/ml Buy
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5ml
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30ml
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50ml
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75ml
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90ml
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100ml
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150ml
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