Roots of Kente
twentysecondofmayEau de Parfum2025
Side by side
Roots of Kente vs. Black Opium
Roots of Kente rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
Brown SugarAldehydes
PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
Heart
CocoaAfrican Tonka BeanCoconut MilkHeliotrope
CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
Base
VanillaSandalwoodLabdanumMuskAmber
VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Roots of Kente | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Best price, size by size
| Roots of Kente | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $65.95fragranceshop |
| 1.6 oz | — | $79.95fragranceshop |
| 3 oz | — | $112.95fragranceshop |
| 5 oz | — | $220.00ecosmetics |
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