Question 1

What's the difference between Olympéa Absolu and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which is better, Olympéa Absolu or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Olympéa Absolu scores 3.96/5 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 Olympéa Absolu and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Vanilla, White Floral, Fruity, 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, Olympéa Absolu 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 Olympéa Absolu vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Olympéa Absolu scores highest for fall wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Olympéa Absolu leans evening, Black Opium leans evening.

Olympéa Absolu vs Black Opium

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Olympéa Absolu (2)

Uniek voor Black Opium (9)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Black Opium

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Eigenschap	Olympéa Absolu	Black Opium
Merk	Rabanne	Yves Saint Laurent
Jaar	2025	2014
Beoordeling	3.96	3.94
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	4	11