Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Smoke is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Phlur (2025) dominated by Amber 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: Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Woody, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Vanilla Smoke or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vanilla Smoke scores 3.77/5 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 Vanilla Smoke and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Woody, Sweet, Pink Pepper. 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, Vanilla Smoke 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 Vanilla Smoke vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Smoke scores highest for winter wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Vanilla Smoke leans evening, Black Opium leans evening.

Vanilla Smoke vs Black Opium

Resumen de la comparación

Notas compartidas (2)

Exclusivas de Vanilla Smoke (7)

Exclusivas de Black Opium (9)

Acordes compartidos (4)

Preguntas frecuentes

Pulso del sentimiento de la comunidad — Black Opium

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Atributo	Vanilla Smoke	Black Opium
Marca	Phlur	Yves Saint Laurent
Año	2025	2014
Valoración	3.77	3.94
Concentración	—	—
Género	feminine	feminine
Total de notas	9	11