Black Opium
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Black Opium vs. Touch of Woman
Is Black Opium better than Touch of Woman?
Black Opium peaks in fall, while Touch of Woman belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vanilla
vanillawhite floralsweetwoodyfruitybalsamicpowdery
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 Black Opium and Touch of Woman?
| Black Opium | Touch of Woman | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2015 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc | — |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Black Opium and Touch of Woman smell?
Black Opium
Vanilla
Coffee
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Soft Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Touch of Woman
Vanilla
Powdery
White Floral
Sweet
Woody
Fruity
Citrus
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Opium and Touch of Woman share?
Top
PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
PeachBergamot
Heart
CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
White Flowers
Base
VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar
VanillaSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Orange BlossomJasmineNeroli
White Flowers
Fruity Notes
Pear
Peach
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Woody Notes
Cedar
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Black Opium and Touch of Woman work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Opium or Touch of Woman?
| Black Opium | Touch of Woman | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Opium and Touch of Woman?
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
La Rive earned an 8.8 for value and people notice. The sweetness here isn't aggressive. It's the kind that makes you lean in. Lasts through a full workday without reaching for the bottle again.Touch of Woman
The hunt
Where to buy Black Opium and Touch of Woman
| Black Opium | Touch of Woman | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $99.00ecosmetics | — |
| 1.6 oz | $140.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $109.49ecosmetics | — |
| 5 oz | $220.00ecosmetics | — |
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