Question 1

What's the difference between Dance Me! and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Dance Me! is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Divage (2013) dominated by White Floral 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 5 accords: White Floral, Woody, Fruity, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Dance Me! or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dance Me! scores 3.52/5 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 Dance Me! 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, Dance Me! 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 Dance Me! vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Dance Me! scores highest for spring wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Dance Me! leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Dance Me! vs Black Opium

Comparison Summary

Unique to Black Opium (11)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Black Opium

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Attribute	Dance Me!	Black Opium
Brand	Divage	Yves Saint Laurent
Year	2013	2014
Rating	3.52	3.94
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	11