Question 1

What's the difference between Dirty Mango and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Dirty Mango is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Richard (2021) dominated by Tropical 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, Vanilla, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Dirty Mango or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dirty Mango scores 3.58/5 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 Dirty Mango 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, Dirty Mango 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 Dirty Mango vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Dirty Mango scores highest for summer wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Dirty Mango leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Dirty Mango vs Black Opium

Comparison Summary

Unique to Black Opium (11)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Black Opium

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Attribute	Dirty Mango	Black Opium
Brand	Richard	Yves Saint Laurent
Year	2021	2014
Rating	3.58	3.94
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	11