Fragrances inspired by Black Opium Eau de Toilette
The original
Black Opium
Yves Saint Laurent
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Black Opium EDT by YSL delivers a premium, sparkling fruity-floral experience with a signature coffee twist, exuding sophistication and versatility for day-to-night wear.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Orange Blossom, Pear, Coffee
The main difference
Adds cedar and vanilla, drops blackcurrant and citrus
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What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Orange Blossom, Coffee, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds cedar and patchouli, drops blackcurrant and citrus
What they share
Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Orange Blossom, Musk, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds sandalwood, drops woody notes
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Woody Notes, Blackcurrant
The main difference
Adds bergamot and neroli, drops citrus and coffee
What they share
Shares 4 of its 14 notes, including Orange Blossom, Musk, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds apple and bergamot, drops blackcurrant and citrus
What they share
Shares 3 of its 18 notes, including Musk, Woody Notes, Blackcurrant
The main difference
Adds amber and apple, drops citrus and coffee
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Citrus
The main difference
Adds blueberry and cactus, drops blackcurrant and coffee
What they share
Shares 4 of its 12 notes, including Orange Blossom, Musk, Blackcurrant
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops citrus and coffee
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Yves Saint Laurent. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.