Sweet vs Black Opium

Sweet by Lolita Lempicka receives mixed but generally positive reception from the community. While praised for its beautiful vintage bottle, strong performance, and appeal to 90s floral lovers, the peach note is divisive—some appreciate it while others find it stale or musty on their skin. The fragrance is noted as having an excellent opening that deteriorates in the drydown, making it better suited for classic fragrance collectors rather than pure gourmand fans.

Black Opium by YSL is recognized by the r/fragrance community as a popular statement fragrance choice, particularly mentioned as an example of a bold evening scent. While it has dedicated fans who appreciate its strong projection and distinctive character, the community acknowledges it's polarizing and not suitable for everyday or versatile wear, with some finding it overly sweet or artificial depending on skin chemistry.