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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Floral Shock vs Giorgio Armani My Way Nectar
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Notes
Top
PearFreesiaBergamotLemon
Heart
GardeniaSolar NotesWhite FlowersOrange Blossom
Base
CoffeeWhite MuskAmberwood
Accords
White floral
100%
Fruity
63%
Coffee
59%
Sweet
57%
Citrus
54%
Warm spicy
51%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Black Opium Floral Shock by Yves Saint Laurent is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women. Black Opium Floral Shock was launched in 2017. Black Opium Floral Shock was created by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp and Honorine Blanc. Top notes are Pear, Freesia, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Gardenia, Solar Notes, White Flowers and Orange Blossom; base notes are Coffee, White Musk and Amberwood. Yves Saint Laurent announces a new edition of the popular Black Opium collection to come out at the start of 2017, called Black Opium Floral Shock. The new edition Black Opium Floral Shock is announced as a fresher version with more floral and green aromas and the first one to possess the “iced coffee” accord. The new composition belongs to the family of fruity - florientals and "shocks" with its zesty lemon opening, white floral character in the heart with dominant gardenia, and iced coffee and white musk at the base of the perfume.The freshness of lemon, bergamot and pear in the top notes mixed with freesia is the first floral accord of the composition. The heart includes white flowers of golden gardenia, orange blossom and a solar floral accord. The base ends with iced coffee, white musk, mineral accord and woody amber. Perfumers Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp and Honorine Blanc collaborated on the creation.The bottle retains the shape and design of the original; it is transparent and covered with black sparkles that disappear at the bottom and reveal the pink color of the juice. The face of the campaign is model Edie Campbell. The fragrance is available as a 30, 50 and 90 ml Eau de Parfum.
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Notes
Top
PearOrange BlossomBergamot
Heart
TuberoseJasmineViolet Leaf
Base
White MuskBourbon VanillaCedarwood
Accords
White floral
100%
Citrus
59%
Sweet
58%
Tuberose
58%
Fruity
56%
Aquatic
56%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
My Way Nectar by Giorgio Armani is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. My Way Nectar was launched in 2024. Top notes are Pear, Orange Blossom and Bergamot; middle notes are Tuberose, Jasmine and Violet Leaf; base notes are White Musk, Bourbon Vanilla and Cedarwood. My Way Eau de Parfum Nectar is the new feminine fragrance from Giorgio Armani. An addictive fruity and floral expression, born from the contrast between juicy pear and creamy radiant tuberose. This modern and floral Eau de Parfum from Armani for women is timeless and elegant.My Way Eau de Parfum Nectar fragrance notes Fragrance family: Floral, FruityTop notes: Bergamot Calabria, Orange blossom, Pear accord Heart Notes: Tuberose Absolute, Jasmine Superinfusion, Violet leaf Base notes: Bourbon Vanilla, White Musk, Cedarwood Fruity floral scent My Way Eau de Parfum Nectar captures the essence of enchantment in an intoxicating composition. The top note reveals a refreshing fusion of Bergamot Heart Calabria, juicy Pear, and the intoxicating scent of Orange Blossom. The heart features the mighty Tuberose Absolute, accompanied by Jasmine Grandiflorum Superinfusion and a hint of Violet Leaf Accord. The base embraces the senses with sustainably sourced Bourbon Vanilla from Madagascar, enveloped by warm Cedarwood and a subtle addition of White Musk. These harmonious fragrance notes create a timeless aura of irresistible elegance.The bottle of My Way Eau de Parfum Nectar is a visual masterpiece that reflects the essence of the fragrance. With a refreshing pink hue, the bottle brings a new, vibrant interpretation of the My Way collection. It retains the recognizable rounded yet square shape, while the all-pink look, including the talisman cap, adds a vibrant look.
Notes in Common
25% sharedShared (4)
PearBergamotOrange BlossomWhite Musk
Only in Black Opium Floral Shock
FreesiaLemonGardeniaSolar NotesWhite FlowersCoffeeAmberwood
Only in My Way Nectar
TuberoseJasmineViolet LeafBourbon VanillaCedarwood
Rating
3.99vs4.03
Ratings
1,829vs1,718
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2017vs2024
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (3.99 from 1,829 ratings vs 4.03 from 1,718).
- Longevity votes for both lean "moderate".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Black Opium Floral Shock is voted best for fall and spring; My Way Nectar for spring and summer.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
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