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Black Opium Baby Cat Collector Eau de Parfum bottle Black Opium Baby Cat Collector EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2020 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Black Opium Pure Illusion Eau de Parfum bottle Black Opium Pure Illusion EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Opium Baby Cat Collector EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Black Opium Pure Illusion EDP
This one's a bit of a head-scratcher. Is it the original Black Opium in a new outfit or a subtly different beast? The community's divided, but what we do know is that the bottle's a stunner and the scent, whatever its lineage, offers a comforting, sweet embrace.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Opium Baby Cat Collector EDP
Black Opium Pure Illusion EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pear 41% vs 36%
Orange Blossom 31% vs 33%
Pink Pepper 26% vs 29%
Shared Notes
Coffee 34% vs 30%
Almond 28% vs 29%
Licorice 19% vs 19%
Jasmine 18% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 30% vs 20%
Vanilla 28% vs 37%
Cashmere Wood 24% vs 20%
Cedar 15% vs 20%

Accords

Black Opium Baby Cat Collector Black Opium Pure Illusion
100%
Woody
80%
96%
Sweet
100%
70%
Vanilla
94%
75%
Coffee
93%
65%
Almond
91%
80%
White Floral
86%
80%
Fruity
81%
78%
Warm Spicy
79%
71%
Soft Spicy
73%
72%
Patchouli
Nutty
66%
Woody shared
100%
80%
Sweet shared
96%
100%
Vanilla shared
70%
94%
Coffee shared
75%
93%
Almond shared
65%
91%
White Floral shared
80%
86%
Fruity shared
80%
81%
Warm Spicy shared
78%
79%
Soft Spicy shared
71%
73%
72%
66%

Performance

Black Opium Baby Cat Collector Black Opium Pure Illusion
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Opium Baby Cat Collector

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

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.

Black Opium Pure Illusion

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its sweet and bold profile, Pure Illusion leans more towards evening and social events than the office. Its comforting warmth makes it a strong contender for casual outings, especially during colder months, and its sophisticated depth works well for formal occasions or a romantic date.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, sweet, white floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Opium Baby Cat Collector EDP
Black Opium Pure Illusion EDP
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