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Black Opium vs Gardenia

Gardenia is a known dupe of Black Opium. Black Opium and Gardenia share 2 notes. Black Opium lasts longer: longevity 7.5/10 against 6.4/10 for Gardenia.

At a glance

Black OpiumGardenia
BrandYves Saint LaurentZara
Release year20142016
ConcentrationEau de ParfumNo data
Rating
7.2/102,267 votes
7.0/1049 votes
Longevity
7.5/10
6.4/10
Sillage
7.3/10
6.1/10

When to wear

Seasons
Black OpiumGardenia
Autumn39%31%
Winter39%22%
Spring16%29%
Summer6%18%
Occasions
Black OpiumGardenia
Nighttime31%18%
Evening31%18%
Casual16%25%
Daytime12%23%
Office9%15%

Notes

In both

  • Jasmine
  • Vanilla

Black Opium

Only in this one

  • Pink pepper
  • Orange blossom
  • Coffee
  • Patchouli
  • Cedar

Gardenia

Only in this one

  • Musk
  • Raspberry
  • Bergamot

Accords

Black Opium

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Synthetic
  5. Gourmand
  6. Spicy

Gardenia

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Gourmand
  5. Creamy

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Black Opium lasts longer: longevity 7.5/10 against 6.4/10 for Gardenia.

Which one projects more?

Black Opium projects more: sillage 7.3/10 against 6.1/10 for Gardenia.

Which one suits winter better?

Black Opium suits winter better: winter gets 39% of its season votes, against 22% for Gardenia.

Which one suits summer better?

Gardenia suits summer better: summer gets 18% of its season votes, against 6% for Black Opium.

Which one is rated higher?

Black Opium is rated higher: 7.2/10 against 7.0/10 for Gardenia.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Jasmine, Vanilla.