Question 1

What's the difference between Solar Jasmine and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Solar Jasmine is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Good Chemistry (2020) 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, Fruity, Sweet, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Solar Jasmine or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Solar Jasmine scores 3.97/5 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 Solar Jasmine and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, Solar Jasmine 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 Solar Jasmine vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Solar Jasmine scores highest for spring wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Solar Jasmine leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Solar Jasmine vs Black Opium

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Uniek voor Black Opium (11)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Black Opium

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Eigenschap	Solar Jasmine	Black Opium
Merk	Good Chemistry	Yves Saint Laurent
Jaar	2020	2014
Beoordeling	3.97	3.94
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	0	11