Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Vanille Café is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Comptoir Sud Pacifique (2019) 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 5 accords: Vanilla, Coffee, Warm Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Vanille Café or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vanille Café scores 3.84/5 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 Café and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 5 accords, including Vanilla, Coffee, Warm Spicy, Woody, Sweet. 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 Café 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 Café vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

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

Vanille Café vs Black Opium

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (4)

Uniek voor Vanille Café (2)

Uniek voor Black Opium (7)

Gedeelde akkoorden (5)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Black Opium

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Vanille Café	Black Opium
Merk	Comptoir Sud Pacifique	Yves Saint Laurent
Jaar	2019	2014
Beoordeling	3.84	3.94
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	6	11