Question 1

What's the difference between Pleats Please L’Elixir and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Pleats Please L’Elixir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Issey Miyake (2012) dominated by Floral 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, Woody, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Pleats Please L’Elixir or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Pleats Please L’Elixir scores 3.98/5 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 Pleats Please L’Elixir and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Vanilla, White Floral, Woody, Sweet, Vanilla. 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, Pleats Please L’Elixir 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 Pleats Please L’Elixir vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Pleats Please L’Elixir scores highest for spring wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Pleats Please L’Elixir leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Pleats Please L’Elixir vs Black Opium

Résumé de la comparaison

Notes communes (3)

Uniques à Pleats Please L’Elixir (4)

Uniques à Black Opium (8)

Accords communs (4)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Black Opium

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Pleats Please L’Elixir	Black Opium
Marque	Issey Miyake	Yves Saint Laurent
Année	2012	2014
Évaluation	3.98	3.94
Concentration	Elixir	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	7	11