Question 1

What's the difference between Vanilla Summer and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Summer is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Lavanila Laboratories (2012) 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, Vanilla, Fruity.

Question 2

Which is better, Vanilla Summer or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vanilla Summer scores 3.93/5 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 Vanilla Summer 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, Vanilla Summer 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 Vanilla Summer vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Summer scores highest for summer wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Vanilla Summer leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Vanilla Summer vs Black Opium

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Uniek voor Black Opium (11)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Black Opium

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Eigenschap	Vanilla Summer	Black Opium
Merk	Lavanila Laboratories	Yves Saint Laurent
Jaar	2012	2014
Beoordeling	3.93	3.94
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	0	11