Is Scentleys Opium Noir 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 | Extrait |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Opium Noir Extrait
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Black Opium
- Opium Noir
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Opium Noir goes all-in on the coffee-vanilla gourmand accord that made YSL Black Opium a modern classic, landing a genuinely sweet, bold wear that is recognisable fast, if flatter and less boozy-dark than the original's coffee-patchouli depth.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
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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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 sweet coffee-vanilla gourmand suited to cool weather and evening wear; too heavy for summer heat.
Occasions
Bold and sweet enough for nights out and dates; too much for a quiet office day or sport.
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 10 notes is in the original, including Pear, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom
Without cashmere wood
Where to buy
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