Pomegranate Noir
Jo Malone LondonCologne2005
Side by side
Pomegranate Noir vs. Black Opium
Is Pomegranate Noir better than Black Opium?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Pink PepperPatchouliJasmine
woodyfruitywarm spicysweetsoft spicy
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 Pomegranate Noir and Black Opium?
| Pomegranate Noir | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2005 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Beverley Bayne | Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Pomegranate Noir and Black Opium smell?
Pomegranate Noir
Woody
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Amber
Sweet
Soft Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Black Opium
Vanilla
Coffee
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Soft Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Pomegranate Noir and Black Opium share?
Top
PomegranatePomegranate JuiceRhubarbPlumRaspberryWatermelon
PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
Heart
ClovePink PepperGuaiac WoodFrankincenseMyrrhOpoponaxRoseLily of the ValleyJasmine
CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
Base
CedarwoodPatchouliAmberMusk
VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Fruity Notes
PomegranatePomegranate JuiceRhubarbPlumRaspberryWatermelon
Pear
Floral Notes
RoseLily of the ValleyJasmine
Orange BlossomJasmineNeroli
Spicy Notes
ClovePink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Woody Notes
CedarwoodGuaiac Wood
Cedar
Amber
Amber
Cashmeran
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Pomegranate Noir and Black Opium work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Pomegranate Noir or Black Opium?
| Pomegranate Noir | 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 Pomegranate Noir and Black Opium?
Pomegranate Noir is Jo Malone London's answer to the person who wants something dark without going full gothic. The ruby fruit opens bright, almost juicy.Pomegranate Noir
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 Pomegranate Noir and Black Opium
| Pomegranate Noir | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| ≈ 30 ml | $72.79fragrancenet · 30ml | $99.00ecosmetics · 1 oz |
| ≈ 50 ml | $97.99fragrancenet · 50ml | $140.00ecosmetics · 1.6 oz |
| 3 oz | — | $109.49ecosmetics |
| 100ml | $132.99fragrancenet | — |
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