Dark Velvet Oud
Bath & Body WorksEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Dark Velvet Oud vs. Black Opium
Black Opium wears longer on skin, while Dark Velvet Oud projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Dark Velvet Oud | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Christelle Laprade | Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Dark Velvet Oud
Rose
Oud
Sweet
Fruity
Floral
Black Opium
Vanilla
Coffee
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Soft Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
Heart
RoseRaspberry
CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
Base
OudVelvetSugar
VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Dark Velvet Oud | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Here's the thing about oud: most people find it intimidating. Dark Velvet Oud takes that dark, smoky wood and wraps it in raspberry sweetness until the edges disappear entirely.Dark Velvet Oud
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
Best price, size by size
| Dark Velvet Oud | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $65.95fragranceshop |
| 1.6 oz | — | $79.95fragranceshop |
| 3 oz | — | $112.95fragranceshop |
| 5 oz | — | $220.00ecosmetics |
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