Black Opium Baby Cat Collector
Yves Saint Laurent by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc OriginalScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
If you're already a fan of Black Opium, this is more of the same winning formula. It's a comforting crowd-pleaser, perfect for those who love a sweet, woody scent.
A budget take on YSL Black Opium Floral Shock - the fresher, more floral spin on the Black Opium DNA with white flowers over a light iced-coffee base. Noire Poppy Sudden captures that breezy floral-gourmand character but renders it flatter and skin-close, with the original's already-modest longevity trimmed further.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 15% |
| Floral | 17% | 31% |
| Fruity | 11% | 9% |
| Green | 4% | 5% |
| Sweet | 37% | 21% |
| Warm | 14% | 8% |
| Woody | 15% | 5% |
| Earthy | 16% | 6% |
| Animalic | 3% | 11% |
| Fresh | 9% | 23% |
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
The sweet and woody accords, combined with its described comforting nature and general low sillage (for most users) make it suitable for dates and relaxed evenings. While not overpowering, its warmth might be a bit much for a strict office environment, and it is definitely not a sport scent.
Seasons
The fresh fruity-floral profile with only a whisper of coffee suits spring and summer and feels thin in the cold.
Occasions
Light and breezy enough for daily and office wear, with the floral sweetness to carry casual and date occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Sweet accords and Pear, Orange Blossom notes
Different accord profile
Where to buy
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