Question 1

What's the difference between Vanille Blanche and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Vanille Blanche is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Yves Rocher (2017) 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 2 accords: Vanilla, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Vanille Blanche or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vanille Blanche scores 4.00/5 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 Vanille Blanche and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 2 accords, including Vanilla, Sweet, 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, Vanille Blanche 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 Vanille Blanche vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Vanille Blanche scores highest for winter wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Vanille Blanche leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Vanille Blanche vs Black Opium

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (1)

Uniek voor Vanille Blanche (3)

Uniek voor Black Opium (10)

Gedeelde akkoorden (2)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Black Opium

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Vanille Blanche	Black Opium
Merk	Yves Rocher	Yves Saint Laurent
Jaar	2017	2014
Beoordeling	4.00	3.94
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	4	11