Question 1

What's the difference between 79 Au Gold and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

79 Au Gold is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Rituals (2024) dominated by Citrus 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: White Floral, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, 79 Au Gold or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, 79 Au Gold scores 4.08/5 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 79 Au Gold and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including White Floral, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Sweet, Orange Blossom. Black Opium: Black Opium von YSL wird von der r/fragrance-Community als beliebte Statement-Duftauswahl anerkannt, besonders als Beispiel für einen kühnen Abendduft.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, 79 Au Gold 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 79 Au Gold vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

79 Au Gold scores highest for all seasons wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. 79 Au Gold leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

79 Au Gold vs Black Opium

Vergleichszusammenfassung

Gemeinsame Noten (3)

Einzigartig für 79 Au Gold (2)

Einzigartig für Black Opium (8)

Gemeinsame Akkorde (4)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Community-Stimmungspuls — Black Opium

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Eigenschaft	79 Au Gold	Black Opium
Marke	Rituals	Yves Saint Laurent
Jahr	2024	2014
Bewertung	4.08	3.94
Konzentration	—	—
Geschlecht	feminine	feminine
Gesamtnoten	5	11