Question 1

What's the difference between Olympéa and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Olympéa is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Rabanne (2015) 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 3 accords: Vanilla, White Floral, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Olympéa or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Olympéa scores 3.86/5 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 Olympéa and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Vanilla, White Floral, Woody, 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, Olympéa 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 Olympéa vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Olympéa scores highest for all seasons wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Olympéa leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Olympéa vs Black Opium

Rezumatul comparației

Note comune (1)

Unice pentru Olympéa (7)

Unice pentru Black Opium (10)

Acorduri comune (3)

Întrebări frecvente

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Black Opium

Pozitiv

Negativ

Atribut	Olympéa	Black Opium
Brand	Rabanne	Yves Saint Laurent
An	2015	2014
Evaluare	3.86	3.94
Concentrație	—	—
Gen	feminine	feminine
Total note	8	11