Fragrances inspired by Black Opium Le Parfum Parfum
The original
Black Opium Le Parfum
Yves Saint Laurent
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Black Opium Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent and Yara Elixir by Lattafa present a duel of decadence versus daring.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Vanilla, Jasmine, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds amber and blackcurrant, drops cinnamon and coffee
Choose Yara Elixir when
Like sweet, fruity gourmand profiles.
Our verdict
When choosing between Black Opium Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent and Khamrah Qahwa by Lattafa, the key differences lie in concentration, gender focus, price, and overall impact.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 11 notes, including Vanilla, Cinnamon, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds benzoin and candied fruits, drops mandarin and orange blossom
Choose Khamrah Qahwa when
You prefer a budget-friendly option.
Our verdict
Black Opium Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent and Norah Caramela by Adyan by Anfar cater to different olfactory tastes and budgets.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Vanilla
The main difference
Adds caramel and honey, drops cinnamon and coffee
Choose Norah Caramela when
You want a unisex fragrance.
Our verdict
Black Opium Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent and Choco Musk Marshmallow by ALREHAB PERFUMES cater to distinct tastes and budgets.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Vanilla
The main difference
Adds coconut and dark chocolate, drops cinnamon and coffee
Choose Choco Musk Marshmallow when
You are looking for a budget-friendly option.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 12 notes, including Vanilla, Patchouli, Pear
The main difference
Adds caramel and lemon, drops cinnamon and jasmine
What they share
Shares 4 of its 12 notes, including Vanilla, Pear, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds angelica and blackcurrant, drops cinnamon and coffee
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Vanilla, Pear, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and bergamot, drops cinnamon and coffee
What they share
Shares 4 of its 11 notes, including Vanilla, Patchouli, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds bergamot and blueberry, drops cinnamon 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.