Scarlet
GgemaEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Scarlet vs. Black Opium
Black Opium wears longer on skin, while Scarlet projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Scarlet | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Dominique Ropion | Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Scarlet
Vanilla
Cacao
Woody
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Earthy
Amber
Balsamic
Black Opium
Vanilla
Coffee
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Soft Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Pink Pepper
PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
Heart
Cacao
CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
Base
VanillaVetiverLabdanumPatchouli
VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Scarlet | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The cacao doesn't play nice. It opens rough-edged beside the pink pepper, then surrenders to vanilla warmth. If you want safe, look elsewhere. Scarlet rewards the wearer who doesn't need permission.Scarlet
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
| Scarlet | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $65.95fragranceshop |
| 1.6 oz | — | $79.95fragranceshop |
| 3 oz | — | $112.95fragranceshop |
| 5 oz | — | $220.00ecosmetics |
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