Question 1

What's the difference between Tainted Love and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Tainted Love is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite (2011) 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, Woody, Sweet, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Tainted Love or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Tainted Love scores 4.14/5 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 Tainted Love 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, Tainted Love 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 Tainted Love vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Tainted Love scores highest for fall wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Tainted Love leans evening, Black Opium leans evening.

Tainted Love vs Black Opium

Vergleichszusammenfassung

Einzigartig für Black Opium (11)

Gemeinsame Akkorde (4)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Community-Stimmungspuls — Black Opium

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Eigenschaft	Tainted Love	Black Opium
Marke	Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite	Yves Saint Laurent
Jahr	2011	2014
Bewertung	4.14	3.94
Konzentration	—	—
Geschlecht	feminine	feminine
Gesamtnoten	0	11