Question 1

What's the difference between The Lady and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

The Lady is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Parfums Marco Serussi (2016) 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, Woody, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, The Lady or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, The Lady scores 4.11/5 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 The Lady and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 5 accords, including Fruity, Sweet, Woody, Vanilla, Soft Spicy. 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, The Lady 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 The Lady vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

The Lady scores highest for fall wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. The Lady leans evening, Black Opium leans evening.

The Lady vs Black Opium

Rezumatul comparației

Note comune (5)

Unice pentru The Lady (7)

Unice pentru Black Opium (6)

Acorduri comune (5)

Întrebări frecvente

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Black Opium

Pozitiv

Negativ

Atribut	The Lady	Black Opium
Brand	Parfums Marco Serussi	Yves Saint Laurent
An	2016	2014
Evaluare	4.11	3.94
Concentrație	—	—
Gen	feminine	feminine
Total note	12	11