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    Side by side

    Rawaa vs. Black Opium

    Rawaa by Al Haramain bottle

    Rawaa

    Al Haramain
    Eau de Parfum2018
    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Is Rawaa better than Black Opium?

    Rawaa peaks in winter, while Black Opium belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    JasmineAlmondCoffeeVanilla
    white floralvanillawarm spicysweetpowderycoffee

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Rawaa and Black Opium?

    Key facts: Rawaa vs. Black Opium
    RawaaBlack Opium
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20182014
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerNathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    How do Rawaa and Black Opium smell?

    Rawaa

    White Floral
    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Cacao
    Almond
    Sweet
    Tuberose
    Powdery

    Black Opium

    Vanilla
    Coffee
    White Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Soft Spicy
    Woody
    Fruity

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Rawaa and Black Opium share?

    Top
    AlmondCoffee
    PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
    Heart
    JasmineTuberoseIris
    CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
    Base
    Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodCocoa
    VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Rawaa or Black Opium?

    Community verdict: Rawaa vs. Black Opium
    RawaaBlack Opium
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Rawaa and Black Opium?

    Built for the person who knows what they want and isn't shy about it. The sweetness here isn't apologetic, it's the point. If you've ever wanted to smell like the best part of dessert.Rawaa
    If you want a safe scent, look elsewhere. Black Opium announces itself with bold Orange Blossom, cools into Coffee and Jasmine intimacy, and stays close with Vanilla and Patchouli.Black Opium

    The hunt

    Where to buy Rawaa and Black Opium

    Best price by size: Rawaa vs. Black Opium
    RawaaBlack Opium
    1 oz$65.95fragranceshop
    1.6 oz$79.95fragranceshop
    3 oz$112.95fragranceshop
    5 oz$220.00ecosmetics

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    Good to know

    About Rawaa vs. Black Opium.