Merveille gourmand
Katana ParfumsEau de Parfum2024
Side by side
Merveille gourmand vs. Black Opium
Is Merveille gourmand better than Black Opium?
Black Opium wears longer on skin, while Merveille gourmand projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Vanilla
sweetwarm spicyfruityvanilla
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 Merveille gourmand and Black Opium?
| Merveille gourmand | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Merveille gourmand and Black Opium smell?
Merveille gourmand
Sweet
Cacao
Warm Spicy
Fruity
Citrus
Chocolate
Vanilla
Oud
Black Opium
Vanilla
Coffee
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Soft Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Merveille gourmand and Black Opium share?
Top
RaspberryOrangeElemi
PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
Heart
Dark ChocolateBrownieNutty NotesAmber
CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
Base
CakeCacaoVanillaOud
VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Gourmandy Notes
Dark ChocolateCacaoBrownie
CoffeeBitter AlmondLicorice
Amber
Amber
Cashmeran
Fruity Notes
Raspberry
Pear
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Woody Notes
Oud
Cedar
Where they fit
When and where do Merveille gourmand and Black Opium work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Merveille gourmand or Black Opium?
| Merveille gourmand | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Merveille gourmand and Black Opium?
Merveille Gourmand smells like you ate the brownie and then remembered who you are. The oud makes it personal.Merveille gourmand
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 Merveille gourmand and Black Opium
| Merveille gourmand | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $99.00ecosmetics |
| 1.6 oz | — | $140.00ecosmetics |
| 3 oz | — | $109.49ecosmetics |
| 5 oz | — | $220.00ecosmetics |
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