Black Opium Eau de Parfum combines a coffee accord, white flowers and a sweet vanilla base. This is the original EDP, distinct from Black Opium Le Parfum and the other flankers.
What People Say
One wearer explicitly prefers the original EDP for its vanilla-and-coffee character.
Another original-version owner describes a fruity, dark-latte impression.
One sampler finds the normal edition mostly white floral and wants a more noticeable coffee note.
Great for
Try the original EDP if sweet vanilla, white flowers and a coffee accent appeal to you.
Not for
Sample before buying if a clear espresso smell is essential; wearers differ on how much coffee they perceive.
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How It Compares
vs. Afnan 9PM Pour Femme
9PM Pour Femme combines raspberry and apple with flowers and woody notes; original Black Opium EDP pairs coffee, white flowers and vanilla.
Read the full comparison →vs. Dossier Ambery Vanilla
Ambery Vanilla is Dossier’s named Black Opium interpretation. Dossier lists pear and licorice, jasmine and orange blossom, then vanilla, coffee, patchouli and cedarwood; YSL describes original Black Opium EDP through coffee, white flowers and vanilla.
Read the full comparison →vs. Rasasi Chastity Woman
Chastity Woman follows green and watery notes into white flowers and musk. Original Black Opium EDP combines white flowers with vanilla and coffee.
Read the full comparison →vs. Rasasi Egra
Egra for men is a green woody aromatic fragrance; original Black Opium EDP combines coffee, white flowers and vanilla.
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