Inspired by Black Opium
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2026 |
| £ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Espresso Aoud
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Yves Saint Laurent's Black Opium (2014) - the Nathalie Lorson coffee-vanilla gourmand that became YSL's biggest commercial hit of the decade, here translated into a pink pepper opening over coffee and a vanilla-patchouli close. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and date wear at a fraction of the designer price.
Espresso Aoud is a remarkably polarizing beast. It's a dark, complex coffee and oud combination that isn't for the faint of heart, dividing opinions sharply between those who hail it as a masterpiece and those who find it utterly unwearable. This is Roja's boldest statement in a while.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 3% |
| Floral | 21% | 15% |
| Fruity | 8% | 10% |
| Green | 3% | 0% |
| Sweet | 36% | 37% |
| Warm | 17% | 9% |
| Woody | 13% | 17% |
| Earthy | 15% | 13% |
| Animalic | 3% | 1% |
| Fresh | 8% | 7% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Coffee, vanilla and patchouli carry strongest in autumn and winter; the sweetness can read heavy in summer heat. Spring works in cooler evenings.
Occasions
A sweet coffee-vanilla gourmand with addictive sillage is made for date and evening; casual works for fans of the style. Too sweet-heavy for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its strong, long-lasting nature and significant sillage make it too much for an office setting. However, its rich, dark, and sensual character is perfectly suited for sophisticated date nights and cooler weather formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Powdery, Vanilla accords and Coffee, Orange Blossom notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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