Question 1

What's the difference between Cool Elixir Woman and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Cool Elixir Woman is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Davidoff (2025) 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 4 accords: Vanilla, White Floral, Sweet, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Cool Elixir Woman or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Cool Elixir Woman scores 3.35/5 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 Cool Elixir Woman 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, Cool Elixir Woman 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 Cool Elixir Woman vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Cool Elixir Woman scores highest for spring wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Cool Elixir Woman leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Cool Elixir Woman vs Black Opium

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Vlastnost	Cool Elixir Woman	Black Opium
Značka	Davidoff	Yves Saint Laurent
Rok	2025	2014
Hodnocení	3.35	3.94
Koncentrace	Elixir	—
Pohlaví	feminine	feminine
Celkový počet not	0	11