Roots of Kente
twentysecondofmayEau de Parfum2025
Side by side
Roots of Kente vs. Black Opium
Is Roots of Kente better than Black Opium?
Roots of Kente rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vanilla
sweetvanillawarm spicypowdery
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 Roots of Kente and Black Opium?
| Roots of Kente | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Joschka Klee | Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Roots of Kente and Black Opium smell?
Roots of Kente
Sweet
Vanilla
Cacao
Warm Spicy
Amber
Coconut
Powdery
Black Opium
Vanilla
Coffee
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Soft Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Roots of Kente and Black Opium share?
Top
Brown SugarAldehydes
PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
Heart
CocoaAfrican Tonka BeanCoconut MilkHeliotrope
CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
Base
VanillaSandalwoodLabdanumMuskAmber
VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Gourmandy Notes
CocoaBrown Sugar
CoffeeBitter AlmondLicorice
Floral Notes
Heliotrope
Orange BlossomJasmineNeroli
Oriental Notes
VanillaAfrican Tonka Bean
Vanilla
Amber
Amber
Cashmeran
Fruity Notes
Coconut Milk
Pear
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Cedar
Where they fit
When and where do Roots of Kente and Black Opium work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Roots of Kente or Black Opium?
| Roots of Kente | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Roots of Kente and Black Opium?
The aldehydes in the opening pull focus. Bright, almost medicinal, the kind that demands your attention before giving it back. Then the cocoa and coconut milk take over and you understand why people.Roots of Kente
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 Roots of Kente and Black Opium
| Roots of Kente | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $99.00ecosmetics |
| 1.6 oz | — | $140.00ecosmetics |
| 3 oz | — | $109.49ecosmetics |
| 5 oz | — | $220.00ecosmetics |
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