Black Opium Eau de Toilette bottle Black Opium
Edt Concentration Edp
F Gender U
2015 Year 2006
££ Price Tier ££
Florence Eau de Parfum bottle Florence

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Opium Eau de Toilette
A sparkling, fruity twist on the Black Opium DNA that trades the original’s darkness for juicy brightness, soft florals, and a breezy, wearable energy. Sweet but never cloying, it is perfect for daytime or whenever you want a flirtatious lift.
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Our Verdict - Florence Eau de Parfum
Florence is a divisive, full-throttle white floral that polarises with its heady bouquet. For tuberose and gardenia lovers, it's a triumph; for others, a 'beast mode' assault that veers into cleaning product territory.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 11%
Floral 16% 28%
Fruity 16% 15%
Green 11% 13%
Sweet 19% 16%
Warm 3% 0%
Woody 15% 15%
Earthy 9% 5%
Animalic 13% 16%
Fresh 17% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Opium EdT
Florence EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pear 28% vs 29%
Only in Black Opium Eau de Toilette
Blackcurrant 28% Citrus 22% Mandarin 21%
Only in Florence Eau de Parfum
Apple 25% Bergamot 24% Petitgrain 22%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 24% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Woody 51% vs 49%
Musk 48% vs 50%

Accords

Black Opium Eau de Toilette Florence Eau de Parfum
70%
White Floral
100%
95%
Fruity
49%
60%
Citrus
55%
Sweet
50%
Fresh
Tuberose
50%
35%
Green
48%
Animalic
45%
40%
Woody
20%
Aquatic
White Floral shared
70%
100%
Fruity shared
95%
49%
60%
55%
50%
50%
Green shared
35%
48%
45%
40%
20%

Performance

Black Opium Eau de Toilette Florence Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Opium Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The juicy fruits, tea, and bright florals make this EDT lively and airy for spring and summer, while the coffee and musky woods give it enough depth for fall. It is less plush and warm than the EDP, so less ideal in the coldest months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

With its moderate projection and playful fruity-floral brightness, this is an excellent choice for daytime, dates, or casual situations. Its softness and sweetness suit the office, but it is not formal or sporty.

Florence Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and strong white floral character make it better suited for evening events or dates, where its 'beast mode' sillage can shine without overwhelming. For casual or office wear, a light hand is essential to avoid it being 'too much'.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
87%
Accord
59%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Fruity, Green accords and Jasmine, Pear notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Opium Eau de Toilette
Florence Eau de Parfum
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