Question 1

What's the difference between Mae and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Mae is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from VeraLab (2019) dominated by Patchouli 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 2 accords: Woody, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Mae or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mae scores 3.70/5 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 Mae and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 2 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Patchouli, Jasmine. Black Opium: Black Opium de YSL es reconocido por la comunidad de r/fragrance como una opción de fragancia de declaración popular, particularmente mencionado como ejemplo de un aroma nocturno audaz.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Mae 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 Mae vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Mae scores highest for winter wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Mae leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Mae vs Black Opium

Resumen de la comparación

Notas compartidas (2)

Exclusivas de Mae (5)

Exclusivas de Black Opium (9)

Acordes compartidos (2)

Preguntas frecuentes

Pulso del sentimiento de la comunidad — Black Opium

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Atributo	Mae	Black Opium
Marca	VeraLab	Yves Saint Laurent
Año	2019	2014
Valoración	3.70	3.94
Concentración	—	—
Género	feminine	feminine
Total de notas	7	11