Question 1

What's the difference between Olympéa Absolu and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Olympéa Absolu is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Rabanne (2025) 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 4 accords: Vanilla, White Floral, Fruity, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Olympéa Absolu or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Olympéa Absolu scores 3.96/5 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 Olympéa Absolu and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Vanilla, White Floral, Fruity, Sweet, Jasmine. Black Opium: Black Opium d'YSL est reconnu par la communauté r/fragrance comme un choix de parfum déclaration populaire, particulièrement mentionné comme exemple d'un scent soirée audacieux.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Olympéa Absolu 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 Olympéa Absolu vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Olympéa Absolu scores highest for fall wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Olympéa Absolu leans evening, Black Opium leans evening.

Olympéa Absolu vs Black Opium

Résumé de la comparaison

Notes communes (2)

Uniques à Olympéa Absolu (2)

Uniques à Black Opium (9)

Accords communs (4)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Black Opium

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Olympéa Absolu	Black Opium
Marque	Rabanne	Yves Saint Laurent
Année	2025	2014
Évaluation	3.96	3.94
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	4	11