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    Side by side

    The One vs. Black Opium

    The One by Dolce & Gabbana bottle

    The One

    Dolce & Gabbana
    Eau de Parfum2006
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: The One vs. Black Opium
    The OneBlack Opium
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20062014
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerChristine NagelNathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    The One

    Sweet
    Floral
    Fruity
    Powdery
    Oriental

    Black Opium

    Vanilla
    Coffee
    White Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Soft Spicy
    Woody
    Fruity

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PeachBergamotLycheeMandarin Orange
    PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
    Heart
    Lily of the ValleyJasmine
    CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
    Base
    VanillaMuskPlumAmberVetiver
    VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: The One vs. Black Opium
    The OneBlack Opium
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    It's that reliable staple, the one you'll keep reaching for. Not revolutionary, but it knows exactly what it is and delivers it consistently.The One
    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

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

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