Similar to Black Opium - No.12

Match Perfumes' No.12 captures the headline coffee-vanilla gourmand accord that made Black Opium a modern bestseller, and the opening pear-and-pink-pepper top is a reasonable, if muted, echo of the original's sharper fruity jolt. The heart is where it earns its keep: coffee, jasmine and a touch of bitter almond read close to the real thing, just softer and creamier, more latte than espresso, which some wearers will actually prefer for daytime use. The gap shows in the base - the original's cedar and cashmeran-laced patchouli give Black Opium a dark, resinous edge that lingers for hours, while this version settles into a simple vanilla-patchouli sweetness that fades within 4-5 hours rather than the original's celebrated all-day performance. A solid gourmand for cooler weather at a fraction of the price, best suited to those who find the original a little too intense.