Question 1

What's the difference between Ia and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Ia is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Essence de Roumanie (2018) dominated by Fruity 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: Fruity, Sweet, Warm Spicy, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Ia or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Ia scores 4.27/5 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 Ia and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Fruity, Sweet, Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Woody. 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, Ia 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 Ia vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

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

Ia vs Black Opium

Rezumatul comparației

Note comune (2)

Unice pentru Ia (12)

Unice pentru Black Opium (9)

Acorduri comune (5)

Întrebări frecvente

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Black Opium

Pozitiv

Negativ

Atribut	Ia	Black Opium
Brand	Essence de Roumanie	Yves Saint Laurent
An	2018	2014
Evaluare	4.27	3.94
Concentrație	—	—
Gen	feminine	feminine
Total note	14	11