Question 1

What's the difference between Destinée and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Destinée is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from La Rive (2000) dominated by White 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 2 accords: White Floral, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Destinée or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Destinée scores 3.87/5 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 Destinée and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 2 accords, including White Floral, Vanilla, Orange Blossom, 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, Destinée 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 Destinée vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

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

Destinée vs Black Opium

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (4)

Uniek voor Destinée (6)

Uniek voor Black Opium (7)

Gedeelde akkoorden (2)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Black Opium

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Destinée	Black Opium
Merk	La Rive	Yves Saint Laurent
Jaar	2000	2014
Beoordeling	3.87	3.94
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	10	11