Question 1

What's the difference between La Belle Vanille and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

La Belle Vanille is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Elysian (2023) 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, Warm Spicy, White Floral, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, La Belle Vanille or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, La Belle Vanille scores 4.06/5 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 La Belle Vanille and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Vanilla, Warm Spicy, White Floral, Sweet, Jasmine. 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, La Belle Vanille 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 La Belle Vanille vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

La Belle Vanille scores highest for all seasons wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. La Belle Vanille leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

La Belle Vanille vs Black Opium

Vergleichszusammenfassung

Gemeinsame Noten (4)

Einzigartig für La Belle Vanille (6)

Einzigartig für Black Opium (7)

Gemeinsame Akkorde (4)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Community-Stimmungspuls — Black Opium

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Eigenschaft	La Belle Vanille	Black Opium
Marke	Elysian	Yves Saint Laurent
Jahr	2023	2014
Bewertung	4.06	3.94
Konzentration	—	—
Geschlecht	feminine	feminine
Gesamtnoten	10	11