Desirable
Lise WatierEau de Parfum2008
Side by side
Desirable vs. Black Opium
Black Opium rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Desirable projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Desirable | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Marc Chaillan | Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Desirable
Floral
Fruity
Fresh
Woody
Green
White Floral
Black Opium
Vanilla
Coffee
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Soft Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Sweet AppleForest FruitsOsmanthus
PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
Heart
FreesiaMagnoliaLily of the Valley
CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
Base
SandalwoodMusk
VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Desirable | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Moderate sillage is underrated. Someone whispers in your ear versus someone shouting across the room. Desirable offers a scent presence that stays close to the skin.Desirable
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
| Desirable | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $65.95fragranceshop |
| 1.6 oz | — | $79.95fragranceshop |
| 3 oz | — | $112.95fragranceshop |
| 5 oz | — | $220.00ecosmetics |
Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.