Question 1

What's the difference between Ginza Night and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Ginza Night is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Shiseido (2024) 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 5 accords: White Floral, Fruity, Woody, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Ginza Night or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Ginza Night 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 Ginza Night and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including White Floral, Fruity, Woody, Vanilla, Soft Spicy. 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, Ginza Night 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 Ginza Night vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Ginza Night scores highest for fall wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Ginza Night leans evening, Black Opium leans evening.

Ginza Night vs Black Opium

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (3)

Uniek voor Ginza Night (4)

Uniek voor Black Opium (8)

Gedeelde akkoorden (5)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Black Opium

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Eigenschap	Ginza Night	Black Opium
Merk	Shiseido	Yves Saint Laurent
Jaar	2024	2014
Beoordeling	3.85	3.94
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	7	11