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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Nuit Blanche vs Ariana Grande Vanilla Suede
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Notes
Top
RiceAniseBourbon Pepper
Heart
CoffeeOrange BlossomCorianderPeony
Base
VanillaMilkCaramelSandalwoodWhite Musk
Accords
Lactonic
100%
Sweet
93%
Vanilla
88%
Caramel
76%
Coffee
75%
Savory
70%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Black Opium Nuit Blanche by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women. Black Opium Nuit Blanche was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Cresp. Top notes are Rice, Anise and Bourbon Pepper; middle notes are Coffee, Orange Blossom, Coriander and Peony; base notes are Vanilla, Milk, Caramel, Sandalwood and White Musk. Yves Saint Laurent launched Black Opium in September 2014, the new fragrance announced as the rock'n'roll interpretation of the classic celebrating the dark, mysterious side of the YSL brand. In late August 2015, Black Opium Eau de Toilette was also presented. In early 2016, its third edition called Black Opium Nuit Blanche appears.Nuit Blanche is an annual arts festival in Paris, which lasts all night. Black Opium Nuit Blanche is inspired by the night life of the city that never sleeps, promising the mysterious and unpredictable experience of an electric night in which everything is possible. Between tension and sensuality, audacity and femininity, the perfume combines the energy of coffee with sparkling orange blossom, illuminated by white musk. There are notes of silky smooth rice, Bourbon pepper, orange blossom absolute, Black Opium coffee, vanilla absolute, sandalwood and white musk.The bottle design is very similar to the original. The difference is in the details like the color of the cap, which is in rose-gold, and white sequins. It is available as 30, 50 and 90 ml Eau de Parfum.
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Notes
Top
Bergamot
Heart
MilkRiceSandalwood
Base
VanillaMusk
Accords
Lactonic
100%
Powdery
92%
Vanilla
92%
Woody
76%
Savory
73%
Musky
69%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Vanilla Suede by Ariana Grande is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women. This is a new fragrance. Vanilla Suede was launched in 2024. Top note is Bergamot; middle notes are Milk, Rice and Sandalwood; base notes are Vanilla and Musk. Vanilla Suede by Ariana Grande is a richly sensorial fragrance that delivers an incredibly edible and delectable, almost veil-like sensuality. The top teases with sparkling notes, while the heart reveals intimate warmth with Creamy Sandalwood and Rice Milk. The base of Vanilla Beans and Liquid Musks further enhances the cocooning sensuality and skin-like appeal."LOVENOTES Vanilla Suede Lush. Sensuous. Exotic.Introducing Vanilla Suede, a richly sensorial fragrance.A LOVENOTE from Ariana Grande to the world, exclusively available in the UK.An irresistible beautiful second skin feeling, the fragrance delivers an incredibly edible and delectable, almost veil like sensuality. The top teases with an introduction of sparkling notes, but the essential story of intimate warmth starts to emerge in the heart from the Creamy Sandalwood and Rice Milk. The Vanilla Beans and Liquid Musks in the back further push this story bringing more cocooning sensuality and a skin-like appeal.Fragrance Notes Top: Italian Bergamot Mid: Creamy Sandalwood, Rice Milk Base: Vanilla Beans, Liquid Musks"
Notes in Common
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RiceVanillaMilkSandalwood
Only in Black Opium Nuit Blanche
AniseBourbon PepperCoffeeOrange BlossomCorianderPeonyCaramelWhite Musk
Only in Vanilla Suede
BergamotMusk
Rating
4.08vs4.14
Ratings
2,433vs424
Concentration
EDTvs
Launch Year
2016vs2024
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (4.08 from 2,433 ratings vs 4.14 from 424).
- Longevity votes for both lean "moderate".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- Yves Saint Laurent is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Ariana Grande is budget (typically under $40).
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