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    Acapulco vs. Black Opium

    Acapulco by M.E.C - My Exclusive Collection bottle

    Acapulco

    M.E.C - My Exclusive Collection
    Eau de Parfum2016
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Acapulco vs. Black Opium
    AcapulcoBlack Opium
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20162014
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerJean-Paul GuerlainNathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Acapulco

    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    White Floral
    Powdery
    Musky
    Almond

    Black Opium

    Vanilla
    Coffee
    White Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Soft Spicy
    Woody
    Fruity

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    VanillaClove
    PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
    Heart
    AlmondOrange Blossom
    CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
    Base
    AmberCedarwoodMuskTonka Bean
    VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Acapulco vs. Black Opium
    AcapulcoBlack Opium
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Sweet-spicy oriental with real backbone. The clove doesn't flinch, and the vanilla doesn't apologize. If you've ever wanted Guerlain craftsmanship in a bottle that costs less than a table at their.Acapulco
    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

    Best price by size: Acapulco vs. Black Opium
    AcapulcoBlack Opium
    1 oz$65.95fragranceshop
    1.6 oz$79.95fragranceshop
    3 oz$112.95fragranceshop
    5 oz$220.00ecosmetics

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