Black Opium
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Black Opium vs. Touch of Woman
Black Opium peaks in fall, while Touch of Woman belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
PeachBergamot
Heart
CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
White Flowers
Base
VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar
VanillaSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Black Opium | Touch of Woman | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Best price, size by size
| Black Opium | Touch of Woman | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $65.95fragranceshop | — |
| 1.6 oz | $79.95fragranceshop | — |
| 3 oz | $112.95fragranceshop | — |
| 5 oz | $220.00ecosmetics | — |
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