Elegant Woman
La Rive2023
Side by side
Elegant Woman vs. Black Opium
Is Elegant Woman 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
JasmineCedar
woodywarm spicybalsamic
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 Elegant Woman and Black Opium?
| Elegant Woman | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Elegant Woman and Black Opium smell?
Elegant Woman
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Animalic
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Fresh
Black Opium
Vanilla
Coffee
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Soft Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Elegant Woman and Black Opium share?
Top
SaffronJasmine
PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
Heart
AmbergrisAmberwood
CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
Base
Fir ResinCedar
VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Jasmine
Orange BlossomJasmineNeroli
Woody Notes
Fir ResinCedar
Cedar
Amber
Amberwood
Cashmeran
Spicy Notes
Saffron
Pink Pepper
Where they fit
When and where do Elegant Woman and Black Opium work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Elegant Woman or Black Opium?
| Elegant Woman | 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 Elegant Woman and Black Opium?
Elegant Woman is a fragrance that provokes strong responses. The sweet warmth at its core registers differently depending on individual chemistry and personal preference.Elegant Woman
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 Elegant Woman and Black Opium
| Elegant Woman | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $99.00ecosmetics |
| 1.6 oz | — | $140.00ecosmetics |
| 3 oz | — | $109.49ecosmetics |
| 5 oz | — | $220.00ecosmetics |
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