Question 1

What's the difference between Powdery Coconut and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Powdery Coconut is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dossier (2022) 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, Warm Spicy, Woody, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Powdery Coconut or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Powdery Coconut 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 Powdery Coconut and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including White Floral, Warm Spicy, Woody, 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, Powdery Coconut 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 Powdery Coconut vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Powdery Coconut scores highest for summer wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Powdery Coconut leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Powdery Coconut vs Black Opium

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Powdery Coconut (8)

Uniek voor Black Opium (9)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Black Opium

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Eigenschap	Powdery Coconut	Black Opium
Merk	Dossier	Yves Saint Laurent
Jaar	2022	2014
Beoordeling	3.96	3.94
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	10	11