Black Opium Floral Shock
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Black Opium Floral Shock vs. Opera Noir
Black Opium Floral Shock wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
PearMandarin OrangeFreesiaLemon
Pear
Heart
GardeniaOrange BlossomFloral Notes
JasmineCoffeePink Pepper
Base
Iced CoffeeWhite MuskAmberMineral Notes
VanillaCedarPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Black Opium Floral Shock | Opera Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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