Opera Noir vs Black Opium
Pear, pink pepper and orange blossom introduce a sweet floral scent. Coffee and jasmine deepen the middle, with vanilla, patchouli and cedar warming the base.
How they compare
Opera Noir could suit you if you’d like less sweetness than Black Opium.
| Opera Noir | Accord or measure | Black Opium |
|---|---|---|
| Scent profile | ||
| Vanilla | ||
| Sweet | ||
| Coffee | ||
| Floral | ||
| Warm Spicy | ||
| Woody | ||
| Performance | ||
| Strong | Projection | Not yet assessed |
| Long-lasting6–9 hrs | Longevity | Moderate4–6 hrs |
Key differences
- Less sweetEstimated 4 out of 5 for Opera Noir, 5 for Black Opium.
- Longer longevityEstimated long-lasting for Opera Noir, moderate for Black Opium.
Reading this chart
Estimated prominence, from 1 (a background trace) to 5 (defining). Hour ranges vary by wearer. About these scores
Performance notes
Based on community wear reports. Results vary by skin, application and batch.
Black Opium
Reviewed
Exact original EDP timed account reports four-to-five hours.
Opera Noir
Reviewed
Six-to-eight-plus-hour accounts with strong diffusion in one review.
Fragrances with similar accords
Scents that share accords with Black Opium, matched automatically across the catalogue.
