Black Opium Floral Shock
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Black Opium Floral Shock vs. Opera Noir
Is Black Opium Floral Shock better than Opera Noir?
Black Opium Floral Shock wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Occasion overlap
Pear
white floralsweetfruitycoffeewarm spicy
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The essentials
What's different between Black Opium Floral Shock and Opera Noir?
| Black Opium Floral Shock | Opera Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2022 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Black Opium Floral Shock and Opera Noir smell?
Black Opium Floral Shock
White Floral
Sweet
Fruity
Coffee
Aquatic
Warm Spicy
Aldehydic
Citrus
Opera Noir
Vanilla
White Floral
Coffee
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Woody
Fruity
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Opium Floral Shock and Opera Noir share?
Top
PearMandarin OrangeFreesiaLemon
Pear
Heart
GardeniaOrange BlossomFloral Notes
JasmineCoffeePink Pepper
Base
Iced CoffeeWhite MuskAmberMineral Notes
VanillaCedarPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GardeniaOrange BlossomFloral NotesFreesia
Jasmine
Fruity Notes
Pear
Pear
Gourmandy Notes
Iced Coffee
Coffee
Where they fit
When and where do Black Opium Floral Shock and Opera Noir work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Opium Floral Shock or Opera Noir?
| Black Opium Floral Shock | Opera Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Black Opium Floral Shock and Opera Noir?
The iced coffee note is what you're here for. It's a distinctive element that sets this apart from the original Black Opium. Fruity florals on top, coffee underneath, sweet enough to want.Black Opium Floral Shock
The jasmine doesn't whisper. If you want something quiet and restrained, look elsewhere. But if you want a scent that announces itself, lingers long after you've left, this is it.Opera Noir
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