Quick answer: Maison Alhambra Opera Noir is widely described as inspired by YSL Black Opium. Black Opium’s signature is coffee, white flowers and vanilla, and Opera Noir is built on exactly that: coffee and jasmine over vanilla.
Notes side by side
| YSL Black Opium | Opera Noir (Maison Alhambra) | |
|---|---|---|
| Key notes | Black coffee, white flowers, vanilla | Coffee, jasmine, vanilla |
| Opening | — | Pink pepper, pear |
| Base | — | Vanilla, cedar, patchouli |
How they compare
Black Opium’s signature is coffee, white flowers and vanilla, and Opera Noir is built on exactly that: coffee and jasmine over vanilla. Opera Noir also lists pink pepper and pear on top and cedar and patchouli in the base. As with any inspired-by scent, the best test is to try both on your own skin.
When to wear Opera Noir
- Autumn and winter
- Evenings and nights out
- Two sprays: coffee and vanilla project well
Related
For another sweet evening scent, try La Vita Bella, widely described as inspired by Lancôme La Vie Est Belle.
FAQ
Is Opera Noir a dupe of Black Opium?
Opera Noir is an original Maison Alhambra composition widely described as inspired by YSL Black Opium, and they share coffee, white flowers and vanilla. It is not made by Yves Saint Laurent.
Is Opera Noir for women?
It is sold as a women’s eau de parfum, 100 ml.
Who makes Opera Noir?
Maison Alhambra, a fragrance house of Lattafa Perfumes in the United Arab Emirates.
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Designer perfume names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe each scent’s inspiration. Maison Alhambra fragrances are original compositions and are not made or endorsed by those brands. Notes are as published by the brands and retailers; how a scent smells on you depends on your skin and climate.
