Fragrance comparison

Black Opium Illicit Green vs Patchouli Figue

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 2,116 ratings analysed

Black Opium Illicit Green

Yves Saint Laurent · 2022

3.921,899 votes

Rank #25,669 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Patchouli Figue

Panouge

4.04217 votes

Rank #8,803 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Figue takes 6 of 7 categories.

Black Opium Illicit Green
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Best in winter.
Patchouli Figue
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Opium Illicit Green0/7

Patchouli Figue6/7

Ratings & consensus: Patchouli Figue
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Patchouli Figue
Sillage & projection: Patchouli Figue
Value for money: Patchouli Figue
Versatility: Patchouli Figue
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Patchouli Figue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Opium Illicit GreenYves Saint Laurent

Patchouli FiguePanouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 1,899 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 217 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerPatchouli FigueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

40%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

1,899 votes

43%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

217 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Figue

SillagePatchouli Figue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value56

Category winnerPatchouli FigueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet95%

coffee92%

fruity88%

white floral85%

warm spicy81%

woody100%

patchouli92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

cacao61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearFig LeafGreen Mandarin

Heart

FigOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

Bourbon VanillaCoffeePatchouli

Top20-30 mins

Fig LeafPearRhubarb

Heart2-4 hrs

Fig NectarJasmine

Base6-9 hrs

PatchouliCacaoAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesPear, Fig Leaf, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Patchouli Figue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer37

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night76

Category winnerPatchouli FigueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

Men6

Unisex65

Women29

Casual 32%Date 30%Work 26%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,669

PerfumerNathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp

Launched2022

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,803

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerPatchouli FigueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green takes the familiar sweet vanilla and dark coffee base of the pillar fragrance and brightens it with crisp green mandarin, fleshy fig, and juicy pear. The opening feels like sipping an iced citrus latte next to a fresh fruit stand on a breezy morning. As the green notes sett…

Reviews →

Patchouli Figue balances crisp orchard greens with dark, comforting earthiness. Do not expect a simple sugar bomb. The opening snaps with tart rhubarb and green fig leaf before ripe pear softens the initial bite. Within thirty minutes, milky fig nectar and jasmine bloom across the skin, bridging the juicy top with a g…

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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, Black Opium Illicit Green or Patchouli Figue?

Patchouli Figue takes 6 of 7 categories. Black Opium Illicit Green is rated 3.92/5 from 1,899 votes; Patchouli Figue is rated 4.04/5 from 217 votes. Choose Black Opium Illicit Green for a vanilla and sweet character. Best in winter. Choose Patchouli Figue for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Opium Illicit Green or Patchouli Figue?

Patchouli Figue lasts longest (Patchouli Figue 72/100, Black Opium Illicit Green 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Opium Illicit Green or Patchouli Figue?

Patchouli Figue projects furthest (Patchouli Figue 59/100, Black Opium Illicit Green 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Opium Illicit Green and Patchouli Figue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pear, Fig Leaf, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Black Opium Illicit Green or Patchouli Figue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Patchouli Figue is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Opium Illicit Green is the stronger pick. Patchouli Figue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Opium Illicit Green and Patchouli Figue?

Black Opium Illicit Green has top notes of Pear, Fig Leaf and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Fig, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Coffee and Patchouli. Patchouli Figue has top notes of Fig Leaf, Pear and Rhubarb, heart notes of Fig Nectar and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cacao, Amber and Cedar.