Question 1

What's the difference between Second Wife and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Second Wife is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Luxury Scent (undated) 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: Fruity, Woody, Sweet, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Second Wife or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Second Wife scores 5.00/5 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 Second Wife and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, Second Wife 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 Second Wife vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

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

Second Wife vs Black Opium

Résumé de la comparaison

Uniques à Black Opium (11)

Accords communs (4)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Black Opium

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Second Wife	Black Opium
Marque	Luxury Scent	Yves Saint Laurent
Année	—	2014
Évaluation	5.00	3.94
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	0	11