Violet Oud
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Side by side
Violet Oud vs. Black Opium
Violet Oud rates higher with the community, while Black Opium wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Violet Oud | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Violet Oud
Sweet
Vanilla
Powdery
Woody
Fruity
Almond
Musky
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
PearPeachCitruses
PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
Heart
HeliotropeSandalwood
CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
Base
VanillaWoody NotesMusk
VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Violet Oud | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Violet Oud does exactly what its name suggests. It takes the expected oud and flips it into something gentler, fruitier, and surprisingly approachable.Violet Oud
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
| Violet Oud | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $65.95fragranceshop |
| 1.6 oz | — | $79.95fragranceshop |
| 3 oz | — | $112.95fragranceshop |
| 5 oz | — | $220.00ecosmetics |
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