Question 1

What's the difference between Cocoa Beans and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Cocoa Beans is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Monotheme Venezia (2024) dominated by Amber 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, Warm Spicy, Soft Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Cocoa Beans or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Cocoa Beans scores 3.74/5 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 Cocoa Beans and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including White Floral, Warm Spicy, Soft Spicy, Woody, Pink Pepper. 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, Cocoa Beans 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 Cocoa Beans vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Cocoa Beans scores highest for fall wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Cocoa Beans leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Cocoa Beans vs Black Opium

Vergleichszusammenfassung

Gemeinsame Noten (4)

Einzigartig für Cocoa Beans (4)

Einzigartig für Black Opium (7)

Gemeinsame Akkorde (4)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Community-Stimmungspuls — Black Opium

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Eigenschaft	Cocoa Beans	Black Opium
Marke	Monotheme Venezia	Yves Saint Laurent
Jahr	2024	2014
Bewertung	3.74	3.94
Konzentration	—	—
Geschlecht	feminine	feminine
Gesamtnoten	8	11