Question 1

What's the difference between Café Affogato and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Café Affogato is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Jousset Parfums (2024) 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, Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Coffee.

Question 2

Which is better, Café Affogato or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Café Affogato scores 3.38/5 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 Café Affogato and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Sweet, Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Coffee, Vanilla. Black Opium: Black Opium by YSL is recognized by the r/fragrance community as a popular statement fragrance choice, particularly mentioned as an example of a bold evening scent.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Café Affogato 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 Café Affogato vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Café Affogato scores highest for fall wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Café Affogato leans evening, Black Opium leans evening.

Café Affogato vs Black Opium

Σύνοψη σύγκρισης

Κοινές νότες (2)

Μοναδικές στο Café Affogato (4)

Μοναδικές στο Black Opium (9)

Κοινά ακόρντα (4)

Συχνές ερωτήσεις

Παλμός συναισθήματος κοινότητας — Black Opium

Θετικό

Αρνητικό

Χαρακτηριστικό	Café Affogato	Black Opium
Οίκος	Jousset Parfums	Yves Saint Laurent
Έτος	2024	2014
Βαθμολογία	3.38	3.94
Συγκέντρωση	—	—
Φύλο	feminine	feminine
Σύνολο νοτών	7	11