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    Side by side

    Vanilla vs. Black Opium

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Vanilla peaks in winter, while Black Opium belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Vanilla vs. Black Opium
    VanillaBlack Opium
    ConcentrationEDTEau de Parfum
    Launched20122014
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerNathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Vanilla

    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Sweet
    Balsamic
    Soft Spicy

    Black Opium

    Vanilla
    Coffee
    White Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Soft Spicy
    Woody
    Fruity

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    ApricotBergamotCoconutStrawberry
    PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
    Heart
    Lily of the ValleyJasmineRose
    CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
    Base
    AmberVanillaMuskSandalwood
    VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Fruity-floral sweetness stays close to the skin, warm enough to feel intimate without announcing itself. The fragrance offers a comforting presence that doesn't overpower.Vanilla
    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: Vanilla vs. Black Opium
    VanillaBlack Opium
    1 oz$65.95fragranceshop
    1.6 oz$79.95fragranceshop
    3 oz$112.95fragranceshop
    5 oz$220.00ecosmetics

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