Question 1

What's the difference between Empowered and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Empowered is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Rachel Zoe (2021) 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 3 accords: Vanilla, Sweet, White Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Empowered or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Empowered scores 3.85/5 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 Empowered and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Vanilla, Sweet, White Floral, 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, Empowered 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 Empowered vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Empowered scores highest for all seasons wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Empowered leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Empowered vs Black Opium

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Empowered (6)

Uniek voor Black Opium (9)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Black Opium

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Empowered	Black Opium
Merk	Rachel Zoe	Yves Saint Laurent
Jaar	2021	2014
Beoordeling	3.85	3.94
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	8	11