Black Opium
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
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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.
A modern gourmand that's divisive, but a real Britney classic for many. While its performance can be a letdown, fans love its creamy coffee and fruity sweetness, seeing it as something of a dupe for Black Opium, but often superior.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 0% |
| Floral | 20% | 11% |
| Fruity | 10% | 21% |
| Green | 3% | 1% |
| Sweet | 36% | 28% |
| Warm | 15% | 21% |
| Woody | 15% | 21% |
| Earthy | 14% | 11% |
| Animalic | 3% | 5% |
| Fresh | 9% | 5% |
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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 cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and lack of overwhelming strength makes it appropriate for various settings, though it is perhaps too sweet for some formal occasions. The general consensus on its relatively fleeting longevity means it can safely be worn in casual and office environments without being too imposing.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Fruity, Woody accords and Coffee, Pink Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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