Question 1

What's the difference between Your Powers and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Your Powers is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tous (2022) 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 3 accords: Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Your Powers or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Your Powers scores 3.88/5 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 Your Powers and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 3 accords, including Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla, Pear, Jasmine. 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, Your Powers 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 Your Powers vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Your Powers scores highest for spring wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Your Powers leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Your Powers vs Black Opium

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Your Powers (9)

Unique to Black Opium (7)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Your Powers	Black Opium
Brand	Tous	Yves Saint Laurent
Year	2022	2014
Rating	3.88	3.94
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	13	11