Yves Saint Laurent
Rank #20,963 White FloralWoody
Black Opium Storm Illusion vs Ginger
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Opium Storm Illusion takes 3 of 4 categories.
Black Opium Storm IllusionChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
GingerChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Opium Storm Illusion3/4
Ginger1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Opium Storm Illusion
- Sillage & projection
- Black Opium Storm Illusion
- Value for money
- Ginger
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Opium Storm Illusion
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black Opium Storm IllusionYves Saint LaurentGingerHelanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.41/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
13%Dislike
15%Hate
39 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Opium Storm Illusion
SillageBlack Opium Storm Illusion
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGingerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
musky84%
sweet77%
soft spicy69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
white floral90%
warm spicy80%
woody70%
tuberose60%
powdery50%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamotPear
Heart
TuberoseLicoriceBitter AlmondCoffeeJasmine Sambac
Base
CashmirwoodWhite MuskVanillaPatchouliCedar
Top
Sweet OrangeLemonMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom
Heart
Tunisian NeroliJasmine SambacTuberoseGinger flower
Base
SandalwoodWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Jasmine Sambac. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer6
Fall69
Winter100
Day31
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night25
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#20,963
PerfumerHonorine Blanc, Marie Salamagne, Nathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#60,718
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack Opium Storm IllusionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYves Saint Laurent Black Opium Storm Illusion is an oriental vanilla perfume that gives the famous coffee and sweet vanilla backbone a brighter, fruitier spark. The opening hits with juicy pear, fresh mandarin orange, and a touch of spicy pink pepper before softening into creamy orange blossom and jasmine. A cozy base…
Reviews →Helan Ginger opens with an energetic spray of sweet orange, mandarin orange, and crisp lemon. Within minutes, the bright citrus top quietens down, allowing creamy white florals to surface. Tunisian neroli and jasmine sambac create a sunny, clean core, while spicy ginger flower adds a soft bite that keeps the blend fro…
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 Storm Illusion or Ginger?
Black Opium Storm Illusion takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Opium Storm Illusion is rated 3.41/5 from 39 votes; Ginger is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Black Opium Storm Illusion for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ginger for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Opium Storm Illusion or Ginger?
Black Opium Storm Illusion lasts longest (Black Opium Storm Illusion 63/100, Ginger 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Opium Storm Illusion or Ginger?
Black Opium Storm Illusion projects furthest (Black Opium Storm Illusion 68/100, Ginger 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Opium Storm Illusion and Ginger smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Jasmine Sambac.
Is Black Opium Storm Illusion or Ginger better for summer or winter?
Black Opium Storm Illusion suits evening wear; Ginger suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Opium Storm Illusion and Ginger?
Black Opium Storm Illusion has top notes of Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Licorice, Bitter Almond and Coffee, a base of Cashmirwood, White Musk, Vanilla and Patchouli. Ginger has top notes of Sweet Orange, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tunisian Neroli, Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose and Ginger flower, a base of Sandalwood and White Musk.
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