Fragrance comparison

Black Opium Swarovski Edition vs Mademoiselle N. 17

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Opium Swarovski Edition

Yves Saint Laurent

3.7919 votes

Rank #43,830 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

85%scent match

Very similar

Mademoiselle N. 17

Parfums Constantine

3.7114 votes

Rank #59,599 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Opium Swarovski Edition takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Opium Swarovski Edition
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mademoiselle N. 17
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Opium Swarovski Edition3/5

Mademoiselle N. 171/5

Ratings & consensus: Black Opium Swarovski Edition
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Black Opium Swarovski Edition
Value for money: Mademoiselle N. 17
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 Laurent

Mademoiselle N. 17Parfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 48%Had 13%Want 38%

Category winnerBlack Opium Swarovski EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

14%Love

57%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBlack Opium Swarovski Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value71

Category winnerMademoiselle N. 17Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

coffee77%

soft spicy69%

warm spicy61%

vanilla100%

woody92%

white floral84%

coffee77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match85%Very similar · both woody, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperOrange BlossomPear

Heart

CoffeeBitter AlmondLicoriceJasmine

Base

VanillaCashmere WoodPatchouliCedar

Top15-30 mins

PearPink PepperOrange Blossom

Heart2-3 hrs

CoffeeJasmineBitter Almond

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaPatchouliCedarCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Pear and Coffee. Durations are only published for Mademoiselle N. 17, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring14

Summer0

Fall71

Winter100

Day11

Night100

Spring27

Summer36

Fall100

Winter55

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Date 33%Casual 28%Party 23%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,830

PerfumerHonorine Blanc, Marie Salamagne, Nathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack Opium Swarovski EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black 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 …

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Parfums Constantine Mademoiselle N. 17 offers a sweet, cozy scent profile built around roasted coffee beans, ripe pear, and warm vanilla. The initial spray delivers a bright splash of juicy pear dusted with pink pepper and crisp orange blossom petals. Within twenty minutes, the fruity sharpness softens into a smooth h…

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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 Swarovski Edition or Mademoiselle N. 17?

Black Opium Swarovski Edition takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Opium Swarovski Edition is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; Mademoiselle N. 17 is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Black Opium Swarovski Edition for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mademoiselle N. 17 for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Opium Swarovski Edition or Mademoiselle N. 17?

They last about the same: Black Opium Swarovski Edition 56/100, Mademoiselle N. 17 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Opium Swarovski Edition or Mademoiselle N. 17?

Black Opium Swarovski Edition projects furthest (Black Opium Swarovski Edition 50/100, Mademoiselle N. 17 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Opium Swarovski Edition and Mademoiselle N. 17 smell similar?

Very similar: a 85% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Pear and Coffee.

Is Black Opium Swarovski Edition or Mademoiselle N. 17 better for summer or winter?

Black Opium Swarovski Edition suits evening wear; Mademoiselle N. 17 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Opium Swarovski Edition and Mademoiselle N. 17?

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. Mademoiselle N. 17 has top notes of Pear, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Coffee, Jasmine and Bitter Almond, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedar and Cashmere Wood.