Yves Saint Laurent
Rank #46,765 WoodySweet
Black Opium Swarovski Edition vs Bright Evening
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
69%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bright Evening takes 2 of 4 categories.
Black Opium Swarovski EditionChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bright EveningChoose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Opium Swarovski Edition1/4
Bright Evening2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bright Evening
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Bright Evening
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Opium Swarovski Edition
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black Opium Swarovski EditionYves Saint LaurentBright EveningDilís ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
47%Like
5%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBright Evening
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBright EveningBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
sweet92%
white floral84%
coffee77%
soft spicy69%
warm spicy61%
vanilla100%
sweet92%
woody84%
white floral77%
coffee69%
almond61%
Scent match69%Closely related · both woody, sweet and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperOrange BlossomPear
Heart
CoffeeBitter AlmondLicoriceJasmine
Base
VanillaCashmere WoodPatchouliCedar
Top15 to 30 minutes
Pink PepperPearNeroli
Heart2 to 3 hours
CoffeeOrange BlossomAlmondLicoriceJasmine
Base3 to 4 hours
VanillaCashmere WoodCedarMusk
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Pear and Coffee. Durations are only published for Bright Evening, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring14
Summer0
Fall71
Winter100
Day11
Night100
Spring33
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
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#46,765
PerfumerHonorine Blanc, Marie Salamagne, Nathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#56,759
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack Opium Swarovski EditionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Opium Swarovski Edition by Yves Saint Laurent is a warm, decadent gourmand that pairs dark roasted coffee with creamy vanilla and sweet white flowers. Opening with juicy pear, pink pepper, and sparkling orange blossom, the scent quickly deepens into a cozy blend of bitter almond, jasmine, rich coffee beans, and …
Reviews →Bright Evening by Dilís Parfum is a sweet oriental perfume that pairs dark roasted warmth with crisp fruit and white flowers. It opens with juicy sliced pear, zesty neroli, and a light prickle of pink pepper. The heart turns deeper and richer as roasted coffee grounds combine with sweet almond, licorice, creamy jasmin…
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 Swarovski Edition or Bright Evening?
Bright Evening takes 2 of 4 categories. Black Opium Swarovski Edition is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; Bright Evening is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Black Opium Swarovski Edition for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bright Evening for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Opium Swarovski Edition or Bright Evening?
Bright Evening lasts longest (Bright Evening 60/100, Black Opium Swarovski Edition 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Opium Swarovski Edition or Bright Evening?
Projection is very close: Black Opium Swarovski Edition 50/100, Bright Evening 50/100 for sillage.
Do Black Opium Swarovski Edition and Bright Evening smell similar?
Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Pear and Coffee.
Is Black Opium Swarovski Edition or Bright Evening better for summer or winter?
Black Opium Swarovski Edition suits evening wear; Bright Evening suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Opium Swarovski Edition and Bright Evening?
Black Opium Swarovski Edition has top notes of Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom and Pear, heart notes of Coffee, Bitter Almond, Licorice and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Cedar. Bright Evening has top notes of Pink Pepper, Pear and Neroli, heart notes of Coffee, Orange Blossom, Almond and Licorice, a base of Vanilla, Cashmere Wood, Cedar and Musk.
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