Question 1

What's the difference between Ciel Rouge and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Ciel Rouge is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Rituals (2024) dominated by Fruity 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, Vanilla, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Ciel Rouge or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Ciel Rouge scores 4.21/5 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 Ciel Rouge and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Fruity, Woody, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Jasmine. 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, Ciel Rouge 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 Ciel Rouge vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Ciel Rouge scores highest for fall wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Ciel Rouge leans evening, Black Opium leans evening.

Ciel Rouge vs Black Opium

Σύνοψη σύγκρισης

Κοινές νότες (3)

Μοναδικές στο Ciel Rouge (6)

Μοναδικές στο Black Opium (8)

Κοινά ακόρντα (4)

Συχνές ερωτήσεις

Παλμός συναισθήματος κοινότητας — Black Opium

Θετικό

Αρνητικό

Χαρακτηριστικό	Ciel Rouge	Black Opium
Οίκος	Rituals	Yves Saint Laurent
Έτος	2024	2014
Βαθμολογία	4.21	3.94
Συγκέντρωση	—	—
Φύλο	feminine	feminine
Σύνολο νοτών	9	11