What's the difference between So...? So...? perfume and Black Opium?+
So...? So...? perfume is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from So (1994) 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 4 accords: White Floral, Sweet, Vanilla, Woody.
Which is better, So...? So...? perfume or Black Opium?+
By community rating, So...? So...? perfume scores 3.91/5 vs Black Opium at 3.94/5. On r/fragrance, So...? So...? perfume sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Black Opium is 6.5/10 (mixed). So...? So...? perfume's standout strength: Strong nostalgic appeal and accurate recreation of 90s/2000s Soft Soap scent. 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.
Do So...? So...? perfume and Black Opium smell similar?+
They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including White Floral, Sweet, Vanilla, Woody, Orange Blossom. So...? So...? perfume: The community views Frutiger Aero by Unjust as a fun novelty fragrance that successfully captures 90s nostalgia with decent longevity, but is held back by its synthetic character and quality control issues. 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.
Which lasts longer, So...? So...? perfume or Black Opium?+
So...? So...? perfume: Good longevity (5+ hours wear time, 3-4 hours projection) Black Opium: Strong sillage and projection appreciated by wearers Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits So...? So...? perfume vs Black Opium?+
So...? So...? perfume scores highest for fall wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. So...? So...? perfume leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.
