Is Zamoori Black Opium a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium?
Black Opium EDP
Yves Saint Laurent by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc Original Acquired
Black Opium EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Oil |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Black Opium Oil
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Where they differ
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Black Opium
- Black Opium
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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.
Zamoori’s Perfume oil interpretation of Black Opium centres on black coffee and the other notes named on its product page. Its seller-stated profile suggests a an elegant, soft, romantic character, while resemblance to the inspiration and performance have not been independently assessed.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Pear
35%
vs
33%
Orange Blossom
32%
vs
33%
Pink Pepper
32%
vs
33%
Vanilla
30%
vs
25%
Coffee
28%
vs
30%
Jasmine
25%
vs
30%
Patchouli
25%
vs
25%
Almond
23%
vs
19%
Cashmeran
22%
vs
25%
Licorice
22%
vs
19%
Cedar
22%
vs
25%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
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
The suggested season fit reflects the seller-stated Black Coffee, Jasmine profile only. The blend has not had an independent wear test, so treat this as a style guide rather than measured performance.
Occasions
The close oil format and seller-stated note profile suggest casual and evening wear. No independent wear test is available for this Zamoori interpretation.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Orange Blossom, Cedar, Patchouli
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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