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Black Opium Eau de Parfum bottle Black Opium EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2014 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
Black Opium Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Black Opium Intense EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Opium EDP
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Black Opium Intense EDP
Black Opium Intense amps up the original's signature coffee-vanilla with an absinth twist, creating a rich, decadent, and unforgettable night-out statement. Not for the shy, this is a modern femme fatale in a bottle.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Opium EDP
Black Opium Intense EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Coffee 28% vs 40%
Jasmine 25% vs 30%
Only in Black Opium
Almond 23% Licorice 23%
Only in Black Opium Intense
Orange Blossom 30%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 30% vs 36%

Accords

Black Opium Black Opium Intense
85%
Sweet
100%
Gourmand
88%
Floral
70%
65%
Warm Spicy
65%
50%
Woody
45%
40%
Fruity
50%
35%
Balsamic
30%
Powdery
Sweet shared
85%
100%
88%
70%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
65%
Woody shared
50%
45%
Fruity shared
40%
50%
35%
30%

Performance

Black Opium Black Opium Intense
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Opium

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

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.

Black Opium Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The deep coffee, vanilla, and absinth notes, along with its pronounced sweetness and warmth, make this ideal for fall and winter, while the berry and floral heart gives it enough lift for spring. It can be heavy and cloying in hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This is a seductive, bold scent that shines for evening, date, and formal occasions due to its intense sweetness and projection. It's too powerful for most office or sport situations.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
78%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, warm spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Opium EDP
Black Opium Intense EDP
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