BLACK OPIUM NEON VS BLACK OPIUM
Black Opium Neon is a fragrance with a fruity and light scent while Black Opium is a fragrance with a rich smell. Both fragrances are produced by Yves Saint Laurent.
PERFUME DETAILS
BLACK OPIUM NEON
Black Opium is an Amber Vanilla fragrance launched in 2019. The perfumer of this women’s fragrance is Olivier Cresp
BLACK OPIUM
Black Opium is a feminine fragrance launched in 2014. The perfumer of this Amber Vanilla fragrance is Marie Salamagne, Honorine Blanc, Olivier Cresp and Nathalie Lorson. It is available as an EDP with sizes of 30, 50 and 100 ml. Also, the bottle was designed by Stefano Pilati and Fabien Baron.
NOTES
BLACK OPIUM NEON
Top notes: Citron, Mandarin Orange and Pitahaya
Heart notes: Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Coffee
Base note: Musk and Vanilla
BLACK OPIUM
Top notes: Orange Blossom, Pear and Pink Pepper
Heart notes: Bitter Almond, Jasmine, Licorice and Coffee.
Base notes: Patchouli, Vanilla, Cedar and Cashmere Wood.
SCENT
BLACK OPIUM NEON
Black Opium Neon is a fragrance with a fresh and bright scent, similar to the “original” which is black Opium, this fragrance has a really nice coffee smell. The scent of this fragrance unfurls with a bright and fruity smell from the citrus, mandarin orange and Pitahaya and end with a warm base which consist of a prominent smell of coffee combined with some hint of woody notes.
BLACK OPIUM
Black Opium is a fragrance with a unique scent which is the combination of a sweet, floral and warm smell. The scent of this fragrance unfurls with some fruity notes, followed by a floral smell from the jasmine and a sweet smell from the vanilla. At the base of the fragrance, a strong smell of coffee can be perceived.
VERSATILITY
BLACK OPIUM NEON
Black Opium Neon is a versatile fragrance that can be worn on different occasions but it is best worn in summer and spring
BLACK OPIUM
Black Opium is a fragrance best worn in cold weathers like autumn and winter due to the warm scent which the floral and coffee notes in the fragrance give. This fragrance is also perfect for evening occasions.
LONGEVITY
BLACK OPIUM NEON
Black Opium Neon is a fragrance with a moderate longevity. This fragrance lasts for about 4- 6 hours on the skin.
BLACK OPIUM
Black Opium has a moderate Longevity of about 5 – 7 hours on the skin if applied generously.
SILLAGE
BLACK OPIUM NEON
Black Opium Neon is a fragrance with a moderate sillage which lingers in air for a noticeable period of time.
BLACK OPIUM
Black Opium is a fragrance with a moderate sillage
PPROJECTION
BLACK OPIUM NEON
Black Opium Neon is a fragrance with a moderate projection, it can be detected/ notice by people in close proximity with the wearer as the fragrance projects at about an arm’s length.
BLACK OPIUM
Black Opium has a moderate projection, this fragrance projects at about an arm’s length.
PRICE
BLACK OPIUM NEON
Black Opium Neon price for 30 ml is $82 and the price for 75 ml is $135
BLACK OPIUM
Black Opium price for 30ml is $95, the price for 50 ml is $130 and the price for 90 ml is $155.
OVERALL VERDICT:
Black Opium Neon and Black Opium are both produced by the same design house but each of these fragrance what makes them unique. Although they may be similar, Black Opium lasts longer than Black Opium Neon which makes the fragrance much more preferred than Black Opium Neon.
WINNER: BLACK OPIUM