Question 1

What's the difference between Purple Ruby and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Purple Ruby is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Pascal Morabito (2012) dominated by Sweet 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: Sweet, Fruity, Vanilla, White Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Purple Ruby or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Purple Ruby scores 3.68/5 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 Purple Ruby and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Sweet, Fruity, Vanilla, White Floral, 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, Purple Ruby 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 Purple Ruby vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Purple Ruby scores highest for fall wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Purple Ruby leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Purple Ruby vs Black Opium

Vergleichszusammenfassung

Gemeinsame Noten (2)

Einzigartig für Purple Ruby (7)

Einzigartig für Black Opium (9)

Gemeinsame Akkorde (4)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Community-Stimmungspuls — Black Opium

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Eigenschaft	Purple Ruby	Black Opium
Marke	Pascal Morabito	Yves Saint Laurent
Jahr	2012	2014
Bewertung	3.68	3.94
Konzentration	—	—
Geschlecht	feminine	feminine
Gesamtnoten	9	11