Yves Saint Laurent
Rank #64,490 White FloralSweet
Black Opium Crystal Jacket vs Lady Code
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Black Opium Crystal JacketChoose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Lady CodeChoose it for a white floral and almond character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Black Opium Crystal Jacket2/4
Lady Code2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lady Code
- Sillage & projection
- Black Opium Crystal Jacket
- Value for money
- Black Opium Crystal Jacket
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lady Code
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black Opium Crystal JacketYves Saint LaurentLady CodeValmontWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.57/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 10%Had 3%Want 87%
3.62/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 30%Had 15%Want 55%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
14%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
14%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
20%Love
48%Like
13%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate
40 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLady Code
SillageBlack Opium Crystal Jacket
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack Opium Crystal JacketBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
sweet92%
woody84%
coffee77%
vanilla69%
soft spicy61%
white floral100%
almond88%
soft spicy77%
floral65%
nutty53%
sweet42%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, soft spicy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Orange BlossomPearPink Pepper
Heart
CoffeeJasmineAlmondLicorice
Base
VanillaPatchouliCashmere WoodCedar
Top15-30 mins
Pink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Jasmine
Base5-7+ hrs
Almond
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Jasmine and Almond. Durations are only published for Lady Code, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring43
Summer14
Fall100
Winter43
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#64,490
PerfumerHonorine Blanc, Marie Salamagne, Nathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#23,672
PerfumerVincent Ricord
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerLady CodeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYves Saint Laurent Black Opium Crystal Jacket delivers the familiar, comforting blend of rich vanilla, dark roasted coffee, and juicy pear in a limited edition collector bottle. Bright orange blossom and pink pepper sparkle across the first ten minutes before melting into a warm heart of creamy jasmine, bitter almond,…
Reviews →Lady Code by Valmont opens with a snappy sparkle of pink pepper before settling into a warm bath of creamy jasmine petals and sweet roasted almond. It smells like stepping inside a high-end Parisian boutique, blending airy white floral brightness with a rich, nutty dry-down that hugs close to your skin. The fragrance …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Black Opium Crystal Jacket or Lady Code?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Opium Crystal Jacket is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes; Lady Code is rated 3.62/5 from 40 votes. Choose Black Opium Crystal Jacket for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Lady Code for a white floral and almond character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Opium Crystal Jacket or Lady Code?
Lady Code lasts longest (Lady Code 63/100, Black Opium Crystal Jacket 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Opium Crystal Jacket or Lady Code?
Black Opium Crystal Jacket projects furthest (Black Opium Crystal Jacket 75/100, Lady Code 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Opium Crystal Jacket and Lady Code smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, soft spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Almond.
Is Black Opium Crystal Jacket or Lady Code better for summer or winter?
Black Opium Crystal Jacket suits daytime wear; Lady Code suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Opium Crystal Jacket and Lady Code?
Black Opium Crystal Jacket has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pear and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Coffee, Jasmine, Almond and Licorice, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Cedar. Lady Code has top notes of Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Almond.
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