Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Salt is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ellis Brooklyn (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 2 accords: Vanilla, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Vanilla Salt or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vanilla Salt scores 4.06/5 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 Salt and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 2 accords, including Vanilla, Sweet, Jasmine, Vanilla. Black Opium: 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.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Salt 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 Salt vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Salt scores highest for summer wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Vanilla Salt leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Vanilla Salt vs Black Opium

Харьцуулалтын хураангуй

Нийтлэг нот (2)

Vanilla Salt-д өвөрмөц (7)

Black Opium-д өвөрмөц (9)

Нийтлэг аккорд (2)

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Нийгэмлэгийн сэтгэлийн пульс — Black Opium

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Шинж	Vanilla Salt	Black Opium
Брэнд	Ellis Brooklyn	Yves Saint Laurent
Он	2025	2014
Үнэлгээ	4.06	3.94
Концентраци	—	—
Хүйс	feminine	feminine
Нийт нот	9	11