Belle d'Opium
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Parfum2010
Side by side
Belle d'Opium vs. Velvet Hour
Is Belle d'Opium better than Velvet Hour?
Belle d'Opium rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
PatchouliWhite PepperSandalwood
amberwarm spicywoodybalsamicfresh spicysmoky
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 Belle d'Opium and Velvet Hour?
| Belle d'Opium | Velvet Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2010 | 2008 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Honorine Blanc, Alberto Morillas | Emilie Bevierre-Coppermann |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Belle d'Opium and Velvet Hour smell?
Belle d'Opium
White Floral
Fruity
Amber
Warm Spicy
Woody
Balsamic
Sweet
Tobacco
Velvet Hour
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Warm Spicy
Amber
Patchouli
Balsamic
Floral
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Belle d'Opium and Velvet Hour share?
Top
PeachWhite PepperMandarin Orange
Black PepperFreesiaIncense
Heart
GardeniaJasmineCasablanca LilyFrankincense
PatchouliNutmeg
Base
PatchouliResinous NotesSandalwood
SandalwoodAmberWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GardeniaJasmineCasablanca Lily
Freesia
Spicy Notes
White Pepper
Black PepperNutmeg
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
SandalwoodWoody Notes
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Belle d'Opium and Velvet Hour work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Belle d'Opium or Velvet Hour?
| Belle d'Opium | Velvet Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Belle d'Opium and Velvet Hour?
Belle d'Opium is Opium's quieter sibling, the one who speaks in whispers but holds your gaze longer. The white florals are dense and almost hypnotic, and the frankincense keeps them from becoming.Belle d'Opium
Velvet Hour earns its name honestly. The smoke doesn't drift, it stays. Patchouli and nutmeg build a heart that lingers long after the top notes bow out. Not for those who want to disappear.Velvet Hour
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