Question 1

What's the difference between Be Jeweled and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Be Jeweled is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Vera Wang (2013) dominated by Fruity 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: Fruity, Sweet, Woody, Soft Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Be Jeweled or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Be Jeweled scores 3.87/5 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 Be Jeweled and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, Be Jeweled 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 Be Jeweled vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Be Jeweled scores highest for summer wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Be Jeweled leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Be Jeweled vs Black Opium

Comparison Summary

Unique to Be Jeweled (9)

Unique to Black Opium (11)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Black Opium

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Attribute	Be Jeweled	Black Opium
Brand	Vera Wang	Yves Saint Laurent
Year	2013	2014
Rating	3.87	3.94
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	11