Meow vs Black Opium

Meow by Katy Perry is appreciated for its sweet gourmand scent profile but suffers from significant performance issues. The community consensus is that it has poor longevity and weak projection, making it barely noticeable throughout the day even though the actual scent quality is pleasant. Most users report needing additional enhancement techniques like fragrance primers or layering with lotions to make it work effectively.

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. While it has dedicated fans who appreciate its strong projection and distinctive character, the community acknowledges it's polarizing and not suitable for everyday or versatile wear, with some finding it overly sweet or artificial depending on skin chemistry.