# 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 Opium | Gardenia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Yves Saint Laurent | Zara |
| Release year | 2014 | 2016 |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | No data |
| Rating | 7.2/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Longevity | 7.5/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Sillage | 7.3/10 | 6.1/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Black Opium | Gardenia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 39% | 31% |
| Winter | 39% | 22% |
| Spring | 16% | 29% |
| Summer | 6% | 18% |

## Occasions

|  | Black Opium | Gardenia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nighttime | 31% | 18% |
| Evening | 31% | 18% |
| Casual | 16% | 25% |
| Daytime | 12% | 23% |
| Office | 9% | 15% |

## Notes

In both: Jasmine, Vanilla

Only in this one:

- Black Opium: Pink pepper, Orange blossom, Coffee, Patchouli, Cedar
- Gardenia: Musk, Raspberry, Bergamot

## Accords

- Black Opium: Floral, Fruity, Sweet, Synthetic, Gourmand, Spicy
- Gardenia: Floral, Fruity, Sweet, Gourmand, 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.

## More

- [Black Opium details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/yves-saint-laurent-black-opium-eau-de-parfum)
- [Black Opium dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/yves-saint-laurent-black-opium-eau-de-parfum)
- [Gardenia details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/zara-gardenia-2016)
- [Gardenia dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/zara-gardenia-2016)

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