Fragrance comparison

Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat vs Modern Classic Noir

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 9 Oct 2026 372 ratings analysed

3 wins

Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat

Yves Saint Laurent

4.07301 votes

Rank #8,310 White FloralAmber

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Modern Classic Noir

Brocard · 2015

3.6571 votes

Rank #30,653 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat takes 3 of 5 categories.

Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Modern Classic Noir
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat3/5

Modern Classic Noir2/5

Ratings & consensus: Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat
Sillage & projection: Modern Classic Noir
Value for money: Modern Classic Noir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum ÉclatYves Saint Laurent

Modern Classic NoirBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 301 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 25%Had 16%Want 59%

Category winnerBelle d'Opium Eau de Parfum ÉclatRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

301 votes

8%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityBelle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat

SillageModern Classic Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value56

Category winnerModern Classic NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

soft spicy69%

fruity61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity77%

soft spicy69%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet, soft spicy and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LilyMandarin OrangeStar AniseGardeniaJasmine

Heart

IncenseTobaccoPepperFruity NotesOrange BlossomPeach

Base

PatchouliAmberLicoriceSandalwood

Top

BergamotSour Cherry

Heart

Woody NotesStar AniseDried Fruits

Base

PatchouliLicoriceVanilla

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Patchouli and Licorice. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,310

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#30,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews1

Category winnerBelle d'Opium Eau de Parfum ÉclatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat was launched in 2012. Top notes are Lily, Mandarin Orange, Star Anise, Gardenia and Jasmine; middle notes are Incense, Tobacco, Pepper, Fruity Notes, Orange Blossom and Peach; base notes a…

Reviews →

A budget friendly take on dark fruity gourmands, this scent focuses on tart red berries and sour cherry over an earthy patchouli base. The sweet fruit blast feels fun and unapologetically synthetic before drying down into smooth vanilla and anise. It suits crisp winter days, leather jackets, and informal dinner dates.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat or Modern Classic Noir?

Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat takes 3 of 5 categories. Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat is rated 4.07/5 from 301 votes; Modern Classic Noir is rated 3.65/5 from 71 votes. Choose Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Modern Classic Noir for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat or Modern Classic Noir?

Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat lasts longest (Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat 69/100, Modern Classic Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat or Modern Classic Noir?

Modern Classic Noir projects furthest (Modern Classic Noir 72/100, Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat and Modern Classic Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, soft spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Patchouli and Licorice.

Is Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat or Modern Classic Noir better for summer or winter?

Modern Classic Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat and Modern Classic Noir?

Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat has top notes of Lily, Mandarin Orange, Star Anise and Gardenia, heart notes of Incense, Tobacco, Pepper and Fruity Notes, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Licorice and Sandalwood. Modern Classic Noir has top notes of Bergamot and Sour Cherry, heart notes of Woody Notes, Star Anise and Dried Fruits, a base of Patchouli, Licorice and Vanilla.