Question 1

What's the difference between Detour and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Detour is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Noyz (2025) 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 4 accords: White Floral, Fruity, Vanilla, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Detour or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Detour scores 3.89/5 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 Detour and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including White Floral, Fruity, Vanilla, Sweet, Jasmine. 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, Detour 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 Detour vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Detour scores highest for spring wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Detour leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Detour vs Black Opium

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Detour (6)

Uniek voor Black Opium (9)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Black Opium

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Detour	Black Opium
Merk	Noyz	Yves Saint Laurent
Jaar	2025	2014
Beoordeling	3.89	3.94
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	8	11