Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The Light is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from NEH (2024) 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 4 accords: Sweet, Fruity, Vanilla, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, The Light or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, The Light scores 4.04/5 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 Light and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Sweet, Fruity, Vanilla, Woody, Pink Pepper. 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 Light 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 Light vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

The Light scores highest for spring wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. The Light leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

The Light vs Black Opium

Rezime poređenja

Zajedničke note (3)

Jedinstvene za The Light (6)

Jedinstvene za Black Opium (8)

Zajednički akordi (4)

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Puls raspoloženja zajednice — Black Opium

Pozitivno

Negativno

Svojstvo	The Light	Black Opium
Brend	NEH	Yves Saint Laurent
Godina	2024	2014
Ocena	4.04	3.94
Koncentracija	—	—
Pol	feminine	feminine
Ukupno nota	9	11