Question 1

What's the difference between Cocoa Beans and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Cocoa Beans is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Monotheme Venezia (2024) dominated by Amber accords. Black Opium is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Yves Saint Laurent (2014) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 4 accords: White Floral, Warm Spicy, Soft Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Cocoa Beans or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Cocoa Beans scores 3.74/5 vs Black Opium at 3.94/5. Black Opium's standout strength: Versatile statement fragrance choice mentioned in community recommendations. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Cocoa Beans and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including White Floral, Warm Spicy, Soft Spicy, Woody, Pink Pepper. Black Opium: Black Opium by YSL is recognized by the r/fragrance community as a popular statement fragrance choice, particularly mentioned as an example of a bold evening scent.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Cocoa Beans or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Black Opium: Strong sillage and projection appreciated by wearers Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Cocoa Beans vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Cocoa Beans scores highest for fall wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Cocoa Beans leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Cocoa Beans مقابل Black Opium

ملخص المقارنة

مكونات مشتركة (4)

حصرية لـCocoa Beans (4)

حصرية لـBlack Opium (7)

نغمات مشتركة (4)

الأسئلة الشائعة

نبض مشاعر المجتمع — Black Opium

إيجابي

سلبي

الخاصية	Cocoa Beans	Black Opium
العلامة التجارية	Monotheme Venezia	Yves Saint Laurent
السنة	2024	2014
التقييم	3.74	3.94
التركيز	—	—
الجنس	feminine	feminine
إجمالي المكونات	8	11