Question 1

What's the difference between Pistachio Brûlée and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Pistachio Brûlée is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Le Monde Gourmand (2014) dominated by Vanilla 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 3 accords: Vanilla, Sweet, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Pistachio Brûlée or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Pistachio Brûlée scores 3.76/5 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 Pistachio Brûlée 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, Pistachio Brûlée 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 Pistachio Brûlée vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Pistachio Brûlée scores highest for spring wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Pistachio Brûlée leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Pistachio Brûlée vs Black Opium

Comparison Summary

Unique to Black Opium (11)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Black Opium

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Attribute	Pistachio Brûlée	Black Opium
Brand	Le Monde Gourmand	Yves Saint Laurent
Year	2014	2014
Rating	3.76	3.94
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	11