Question 1

What's the difference between Glamour Excessive and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Glamour Excessive is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bourjois (2013) dominated by Warm Spicy 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: Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Woody, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Glamour Excessive or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Glamour Excessive scores 3.72/5 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 Glamour Excessive and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Woody, Sweet, 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, Glamour Excessive 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 Glamour Excessive vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Glamour Excessive scores highest for fall wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Glamour Excessive leans evening, Black Opium leans evening.

Glamour Excessive vs Black Opium

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Glamour Excessive (7)

Uniek voor Black Opium (9)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Black Opium

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Eigenschap	Glamour Excessive	Black Opium
Merk	Bourjois	Yves Saint Laurent
Jaar	2013	2014
Beoordeling	3.72	3.94
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	9	11