Black Opium
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££ | 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.
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Yves Saint Laurent's Black Opium (2014) - the Nathalie Lorson coffee-vanilla gourmand that became YSL's biggest commercial hit of the decade, here translated into a pink pepper opening over coffee and a vanilla-patchouli close. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and date wear at a fraction of the designer price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 2% |
| Floral | 20% | 21% |
| Fruity | 10% | 8% |
| Green | 3% | 3% |
| Sweet | 36% | 36% |
| Warm | 15% | 17% |
| Woody | 15% | 13% |
| Earthy | 14% | 15% |
| Animalic | 3% | 3% |
| Fresh | 9% | 8% |
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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
Coffee, vanilla and patchouli carry strongest in autumn and winter; the sweetness can read heavy in summer heat. Spring works in cooler evenings.
Occasions
A sweet coffee-vanilla gourmand with addictive sillage is made for date and evening; casual works for fans of the style. Too sweet-heavy for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, White Floral, Warm Spicy accords and Pear, Pink Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
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