Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Bean is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Kuumba Made (undated) dominated by Vanilla 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: Vanilla, Sweet, Soft Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Vanilla Bean or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vanilla Bean scores 4.29/5 vs Black Opium at 3.94/5. On r/fragrance, Vanilla Bean sits at 7.5/10 (positive) while Black Opium is 6.5/10 (mixed). Vanilla Bean's standout strength: Receives compliments and positive reactions from others. 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 Vanilla Bean and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Vanilla Bean: Kuumba Made Vanilla Bean is well-regarded for its pure, bakery-like vanilla scent that generates compliments and smells like cookies to many wearers. 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, Vanilla Bean or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Bean: Poor longevity and projection - difficult to make it last Black Opium: Strong sillage and projection appreciated by wearers Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Vanilla Bean vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

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

Vanilla Bean vs Black Opium

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Παλμός συναισθήματος κοινότητας — Vanilla Bean

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Παλμός συναισθήματος κοινότητας — Black Opium

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Χαρακτηριστικό	Vanilla Bean	Black Opium
Οίκος	Kuumba Made	Yves Saint Laurent
Έτος	—	2014
Βαθμολογία	4.29	3.94
Συγκέντρωση	—	—
Φύλο	feminine	feminine
Σύνολο νοτών	0	11