Dolce Magnolia
Dolce&GabbanaEau de Parfum2026
Side by side
Dolce Magnolia vs. Black Opium
Is Dolce Magnolia better than Black Opium?
Dolce Magnolia peaks in spring, 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
Pear
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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 Dolce Magnolia and Black Opium?
| Dolce Magnolia | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2026 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jérôme di Marino | Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Dolce Magnolia and Black Opium smell?
Dolce Magnolia
Musky
Floral
Sweet
Coconut
Vanilla
Citrus
Powdery
Lactonic
Black Opium
Vanilla
Coffee
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Soft Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Dolce Magnolia and Black Opium share?
Top
Pear
PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
Heart
Magnolia
CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
Base
Ice Cream
VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Magnolia
Orange BlossomJasmineNeroli
Fruity Notes
Pear
Pear
Where they fit
When and where do Dolce Magnolia and Black Opium work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Dolce Magnolia or Black Opium?
| Dolce Magnolia | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Dolce Magnolia and Black Opium?
If you've ever thought Bianco Latte or Eclaire was too much, this is the version that whispers. It's not the fragrance that fills a room. It's the one that makes someone lean closer.Dolce Magnolia
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 Dolce Magnolia and Black Opium
| Dolce Magnolia | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $99.00ecosmetics |
| 1.6 oz | — | $140.00ecosmetics |
| 3 oz | — | $109.49ecosmetics |
| 5 oz | — | $220.00ecosmetics |
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