Question 1

What's the difference between Crème Brûlante and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Crème Brûlante is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Fascent (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, Sweet, Warm Spicy, Fruity.

Question 2

Which is better, Crème Brûlante or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Crème Brûlante scores 3.90/5 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 Crème Brûlante and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Vanilla, Sweet, Warm Spicy, Fruity, 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, Crème Brûlante 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 Crème Brûlante vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Crème Brûlante scores highest for fall wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Crème Brûlante leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Crème Brûlante vs Black Opium

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Crème Brûlante (4)

Uniek voor Black Opium (9)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Black Opium

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Eigenschap	Crème Brûlante	Black Opium
Merk	Fascent	Yves Saint Laurent
Jaar	2025	2014
Beoordeling	3.90	3.94
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	6	11