Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Dirty Vanilla is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Heretic Parfum (2020) dominated by Woody 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: Woody, Vanilla, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Dirty Vanilla or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dirty Vanilla scores 3.61/5 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 Dirty Vanilla and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Cedar, 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, Dirty Vanilla 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 Dirty Vanilla vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

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

Dirty Vanilla vs Black Opium

Σύνοψη σύγκρισης

Κοινές νότες (3)

Μοναδικές στο Dirty Vanilla (5)

Μοναδικές στο Black Opium (8)

Κοινά ακόρντα (3)

Συχνές ερωτήσεις

Παλμός συναισθήματος κοινότητας — Black Opium

Θετικό

Αρνητικό

Χαρακτηριστικό	Dirty Vanilla	Black Opium
Οίκος	Heretic Parfum	Yves Saint Laurent
Έτος	2020	2014
Βαθμολογία	3.61	3.94
Συγκέντρωση	—	—
Φύλο	feminine	feminine
Σύνολο νοτών	9	11