Question 1

What's the difference between Dance Stellar and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Dance Stellar is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Shakira (2025) 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, Woody, Sweet, White Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Dance Stellar or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dance Stellar scores 3.55/5 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 Dance Stellar and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Vanilla, Woody, Sweet, White Floral, Fruity. 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, Dance Stellar 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 Dance Stellar vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Dance Stellar scores highest for spring wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Dance Stellar leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Dance Stellar vs Black Opium

Rezumatul comparației

Note comune (2)

Unice pentru Dance Stellar (6)

Unice pentru Black Opium (9)

Acorduri comune (5)

Întrebări frecvente

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Black Opium

Pozitiv

Negativ

Atribut	Dance Stellar	Black Opium
Brand	Shakira	Yves Saint Laurent
An	2025	2014
Evaluare	3.55	3.94
Concentrație	—	—
Gen	feminine	feminine
Total note	8	11