Yves Saint Laurent
Rank #33,456 SweetVanilla
Black Opium Exotic Illusion vs Lady Code
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Opium Exotic Illusion takes 6 of 7 categories.
Black Opium Exotic IllusionChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lady CodeChoose it for a white floral and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Black Opium Exotic Illusion6/7
Lady Code1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Opium Exotic Illusion
- Community sentiment
- Black Opium Exotic Illusion
- Longevity
- Black Opium Exotic Illusion
- Sillage & projection
- Black Opium Exotic Illusion
- Value for money
- Black Opium Exotic Illusion
- Versatility
- Black Opium Exotic Illusion
- 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 Exotic IllusionYves Saint LaurentLady CodeValmontWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 35%Had 14%Want 51%
3.62/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 30%Had 15%Want 55%
Category winnerBlack Opium Exotic IllusionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
56%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate
61 votes
20%Love
48%Like
13%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate
40 votes
Category winnerBlack Opium Exotic IllusionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Opium Exotic Illusion
SillageBlack Opium Exotic Illusion
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack Opium Exotic IllusionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
vanilla92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
soft spicy69%
coffee61%
white floral100%
almond88%
soft spicy77%
floral65%
nutty53%
sweet42%
Scent match41%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
PearOrange BlossomPink Pepper
Heart
CoffeeLicoriceJasmineAlmond
Base
VanillaCedarPatchouliCashmere Wood
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 seasonSpring32
Summer12
Fall100
Winter92
Day88
Night100
Spring43
Summer14
Fall100
Winter43
Day100
Night100
Category winnerBlack Opium Exotic IllusionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,456
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 snapshotBlack Opium Exotic Illusion wraps rich black coffee and creamy vanilla around crisp slices of ripe pear and bright orange blossom. The opening kicks off with an energetic burst of juicy fruit and a gentle flick of pink pepper before melting into a dark, comforting heart of roasted coffee beans, bitter almond, and swee…
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 Exotic Illusion or Lady Code?
Black Opium Exotic Illusion takes 6 of 7 categories. Black Opium Exotic Illusion is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes; Lady Code is rated 3.62/5 from 40 votes. Choose Black Opium Exotic Illusion for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lady Code for a white floral and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Opium Exotic Illusion or Lady Code?
Black Opium Exotic Illusion lasts longest (Black Opium Exotic Illusion 75/100, Lady Code 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Opium Exotic Illusion or Lady Code?
Black Opium Exotic Illusion projects furthest (Black Opium Exotic Illusion 69/100, Lady Code 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Opium Exotic Illusion and Lady Code smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, soft spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Almond.
Is Black Opium Exotic Illusion or Lady Code better for summer or winter?
For summer, Lady Code is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Opium Exotic Illusion is the stronger pick. Black Opium Exotic Illusion suits evening wear; Lady Code suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Opium Exotic Illusion and Lady Code?
Black Opium Exotic Illusion has top notes of Pear, Orange Blossom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Coffee, Licorice, Jasmine and Almond, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Patchouli and Cashmere Wood. Lady Code has top notes of Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Almond.
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