Question 1

What's the difference between This is not Caffeine and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

This is not Caffeine is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Hormone Paris (2025) 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, Sweet, Coffee.

Question 2

Which is better, This is not Caffeine or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, This is not Caffeine scores 3.90/5 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 This is not Caffeine and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Sweet, Coffee, Coffee. 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, This is not Caffeine 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 This is not Caffeine vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

This is not Caffeine scores highest for winter wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. This is not Caffeine leans evening, Black Opium leans evening.

This is not Caffeine vs Black Opium

Vergleichszusammenfassung

Gemeinsame Noten (4)

Einzigartig für This is not Caffeine (11)

Einzigartig für Black Opium (7)

Gemeinsame Akkorde (4)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Community-Stimmungspuls — Black Opium

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Eigenschaft	This is not Caffeine	Black Opium
Marke	Hormone Paris	Yves Saint Laurent
Jahr	2025	2014
Bewertung	3.90	3.94
Konzentration	—	—
Geschlecht	feminine	feminine
Gesamtnoten	15	11