Question 1

What's the difference between Red Cherry and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Red Cherry is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Castelbajac (2020) dominated by Sweet 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: Sweet, Fruity, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Red Cherry or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Red Cherry scores 3.52/5 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 Red Cherry and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Sweet, Fruity, Vanilla, 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, Red Cherry 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 Red Cherry vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Red Cherry scores highest for spring wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Red Cherry leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Red Cherry vs Black Opium

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (1)

Uniek voor Red Cherry (3)

Uniek voor Black Opium (10)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Black Opium

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Eigenschap	Red Cherry	Black Opium
Merk	Castelbajac	Yves Saint Laurent
Jaar	2020	2014
Beoordeling	3.52	3.94
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	4	11