Question 1

What's the difference between Black Widow and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Black Widow is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite (2021) dominated by White Floral 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: White Floral, Sweet, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Black Widow or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Black Widow scores 3.92/5 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 Black Widow and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, Black Widow 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 Black Widow vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

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

Black Widow vs Black Opium

对比摘要

Black Opium独有（11）

共同主调（3）

常见问题

社区情绪脉搏 — Black Opium

正面

负面

属性	Black Widow	Black Opium
品牌	Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite	Yves Saint Laurent
年份	2021	2014
评分	3.92	3.94
浓度	—	—
性别	feminine	feminine
香调总数	0	11