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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum vs Giorgio Armani Armani Code Ultimate Femme
Black Opium Le Parfum is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
PearCinnamonGreen Mandarin
Heart
Jasmine SambacSolar NotesOrange Blossom
Base
Madagascar VanillaBourbon VanillaVanilla AbsoluteCoffeePatchouliVanilla Orchid
Accords
Vanilla
100%
Warm spicy
72%
Coffee
67%
Sweet
63%
White floral
62%
Powdery
55%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Black Opium Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is a fragrance for women. Black Opium Le Parfum was launched in 2022. Black Opium Le Parfum was created by Nathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp, Marie Salamagne and Honorine Blanc. Top notes are Pear, Cinnamon and Green Mandarin; middle notes are Jasmine Sambac, Solar Notes and Orange Blossom; base notes are Madagascar Vanilla, Bourbon Vanilla, Vanilla Absolute, Coffee, Patchouli and Vanilla Orchid. This long-lasting perfume is the most intense and warm interpretation of the original Black Opium perfume. The captivating scent radiates an unexpected rush of precious vanilla, complemented by iconic coffee notes and a sensual bouquet of white flowers. A unique scent for those searching for never-ending nights.TOP NOTES: Green Mandarin Superessence sustainably sourced from Italy, Pear, Cinnamon,MIDDLE NOTES: White Florals (solar Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom)BASE NOTES: Coffee (espresso coffee accord), Indonesian patchouli Vanilla Planifolia Absolute from Madagascar Vanilla Pod Absolute from Madagascar Premium Vanilla Bourbon Infusion from Madagascar Vanilla Tahitensis SFE Absolute Black Opium Le Parfum is available in a 30ml, 50ml and 100ml flacons.
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Notes
Top
Bitter OrangeGingerPear
Heart
CoffeeOrange BlossomJasmine Sambac
Base
Vanilla BeanExotic Woods
Accords
White floral
100%
Citrus
100%
Vanilla
91%
Coffee
75%
Fresh
67%
Sweet
65%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Armani Code Ultimate Femme by Giorgio Armani is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Armani Code Ultimate Femme was launched in 2014. Top notes are Bitter Orange, Ginger and Pear; middle notes are Coffee, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac; base notes are Vanilla Bean and Exotic Woods. A floral-oriental version of the original edition for women, Armani Code presented in 2006, will be available starting from Fall 2014, accentuating a woman’s beauty, sensuality and seduction. ARMANI CODE ULTIMATE FEMME arrives after the edition for men Armani Code Ultimate from 2012 in characteristic flacon form, in a dark blue color with a floral pattern on the body of the smooth glass bottle. Announced as the perfect combination of sensuality and glamour, rich in Arabic coffee and vanilla accords, the composition of the fragrance Armani Code Ultimate Femme opens with bitter orange zests combined with ginger and pear sorbet. The heart accentuates orange blossom which is signature of this perfume, united with sambac jasmine and Arabic coffee, while the base is enriched with soft, sensual vanilla and exotic wood. Perfume Armani Code Ultimate Femme can be obtained as 30 and 50 ml Eau de Parfum.
Notes in Common
25% sharedShared (4)
PearJasmine SambacOrange BlossomCoffee
Only in Black Opium Le Parfum
CinnamonGreen MandarinSolar NotesMadagascar VanillaBourbon VanillaVanilla AbsolutePatchouliVanilla Orchid
Only in Armani Code Ultimate Femme
Bitter OrangeGingerVanilla BeanExotic Woods
Rating
4.39vs4.28
Ratings
3,917vs486
Concentration
ParfumvsEDP
Launch Year
2022vs2014
Which should I buy?
Black Opium Le Parfum is the community's favourite of the two.
- Black Opium Le Parfum is rated higher by the community: 4.39 from 3,917 ratings, against 4.28 from 486.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Black Opium Le Parfum and "long lasting" for Armani Code Ultimate Femme.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Black Opium Le Parfum versus "strong" for Armani Code Ultimate Femme.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Black Opium Le Parfum if you want the higher-rated option; pick Armani Code Ultimate Femme if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.