Question 1

What's the difference between Solar Mango and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Solar Mango is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Zara (2025) dominated by Tropical 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, Sweet, Woody, White Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Solar Mango or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Solar Mango scores 4.25/5 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 Solar Mango and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 4 accords, including Fruity, Sweet, Woody, White Floral, 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, Solar Mango 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 Solar Mango vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Solar Mango scores highest for all seasons wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Solar Mango leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Solar Mango vs Black Opium

Σύνοψη σύγκρισης

Κοινές νότες (1)

Μοναδικές στο Solar Mango (4)

Μοναδικές στο Black Opium (10)

Κοινά ακόρντα (4)

Συχνές ερωτήσεις

Παλμός συναισθήματος κοινότητας — Black Opium

Θετικό

Αρνητικό

Χαρακτηριστικό	Solar Mango	Black Opium
Οίκος	Zara	Yves Saint Laurent
Έτος	2025	2014
Βαθμολογία	4.25	3.94
Συγκέντρωση	—	—
Φύλο	feminine	feminine
Σύνολο νοτών	5	11