Fragrance comparison

Black Opium Storm Illusion vs Ruby Ametist

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

Black Opium Storm Illusion

Yves Saint Laurent

3.4139 votes

Rank #20,963 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ruby Ametist

We Pink

4.2914 votes

Rank #47,750 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruby Ametist takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black Opium Storm Illusion
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ruby Ametist
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Opium Storm Illusion1/5

Ruby Ametist4/5

Ratings & consensus: Ruby Ametist
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ruby Ametist
Sillage & projection: Ruby Ametist
Value for money: Ruby Ametist
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 Laurent

Ruby AmetistWe Pink

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 51%Had 3%Want 46%

Category winnerRuby AmetistRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

15%Hate

39 votes

57%Love

21%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityRuby Ametist

SillageRuby Ametist

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value92

Category winnerRuby AmetistBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

musky84%

sweet77%

soft spicy69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

tuberose86%

vanilla72%

animalic58%

citrus44%

powdery30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamotPear

Heart

TuberoseLicoriceBitter AlmondCoffeeJasmine Sambac

Base

CashmirwoodWhite MuskVanillaPatchouliCedar

Top

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmine

Base

VanillaWhite MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Tuberose and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer6

Fall69

Winter100

Day31

Night100

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,963

PerfumerHonorine Blanc, Marie Salamagne, Nathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#47,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack Opium Storm IllusionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yves 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…

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Ruby Ametist opens with a sharp burst of sweet citrus and clean blossoms, settling quickly into a warm, vanilla-rich floral heart. The fragrance sits close to the skin, offering a cozy blend of orange blossom and creamy vanilla that feels intimate rather than loud. It works best during cool autumn afternoons or casual…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Opium Storm Illusion or Ruby Ametist?

Ruby Ametist takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Opium Storm Illusion is rated 3.41/5 from 39 votes; Ruby Ametist is rated 4.29/5 from 14 votes. Choose Black Opium Storm Illusion for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ruby Ametist for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Opium Storm Illusion or Ruby Ametist?

Ruby Ametist lasts longest (Ruby Ametist 69/100, Black Opium Storm Illusion 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Opium Storm Illusion or Ruby Ametist?

Ruby Ametist projects furthest (Ruby Ametist 71/100, Black Opium Storm Illusion 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Opium Storm Illusion and Ruby Ametist smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Tuberose and White Musk.

Is Black Opium Storm Illusion or Ruby Ametist better for summer or winter?

Black Opium Storm Illusion suits evening wear; Ruby Ametist suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Opium Storm Illusion and Ruby Ametist?

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. Ruby Ametist has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, White Musk and Cedar.