Question 1

What's the difference between Sweet Flowers and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Sweet Flowers is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Montale (2018) dominated by Sweet 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: Sweet, Woody, White Floral, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Sweet Flowers or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Sweet Flowers scores 3.74/5 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 Sweet Flowers and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 5 accords, including Sweet, Woody, White Floral, Vanilla, 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, Sweet Flowers 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 Sweet Flowers vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Sweet Flowers scores highest for spring wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Sweet Flowers leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Sweet Flowers vs Black Opium

Rezumatul comparației

Note comune (4)

Unice pentru Sweet Flowers (10)

Unice pentru Black Opium (7)

Acorduri comune (5)

Întrebări frecvente

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Black Opium

Pozitiv

Negativ

Atribut	Sweet Flowers	Black Opium
Brand	Montale	Yves Saint Laurent
An	2018	2014
Evaluare	3.74	3.94
Concentrație	—	—
Gen	feminine	feminine
Total note	14	11