Question 1

What's the difference between Vanilla Santo and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Santo is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ellis Brooklyn (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 3 accords: Vanilla, Woody, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Vanilla Santo or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vanilla Santo scores 4.11/5 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 Vanilla Santo and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Vanilla, Woody, Sweet, Pink Pepper, Vanilla. 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, Vanilla Santo 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 Vanilla Santo vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Santo scores highest for fall wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Vanilla Santo leans evening, Black Opium leans evening.

Vanilla Santo vs Black Opium

Vergleichszusammenfassung

Gemeinsame Noten (3)

Einzigartig für Vanilla Santo (8)

Einzigartig für Black Opium (8)

Gemeinsame Akkorde (3)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Community-Stimmungspuls — Black Opium

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Eigenschaft	Vanilla Santo	Black Opium
Marke	Ellis Brooklyn	Yves Saint Laurent
Jahr	2025	2014
Bewertung	4.11	3.94
Konzentration	—	—
Geschlecht	feminine	feminine
Gesamtnoten	11	11