Question 1

What's the difference between Second Wife and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Second Wife is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Luxury Scent (undated) 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: Fruity, Woody, Sweet, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Second Wife or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Second Wife scores 5.00/5 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 Second Wife and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, Second Wife 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 Second Wife vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Second Wife scores highest for winter wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Second Wife leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Second Wife vs Black Opium

Vergleichszusammenfassung

Einzigartig für Black Opium (11)

Gemeinsame Akkorde (4)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Community-Stimmungspuls — Black Opium

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Eigenschaft	Second Wife	Black Opium
Marke	Luxury Scent	Yves Saint Laurent
Jahr	—	2014
Bewertung	5.00	3.94
Konzentration	—	—
Geschlecht	feminine	feminine
Gesamtnoten	0	11