Fragrance comparison

Hidden Accords vs Black Opium Swarovski Edition

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 192 ratings analysed

5 wins

Hidden Accords

Unique'e Luxury

4.35173 votes

Rank #5,544 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

Black Opium Swarovski Edition

Yves Saint Laurent

3.7919 votes

Rank #46,473 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hidden Accords takes 5 of 5 categories.

Hidden Accords
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Black Opium Swarovski Edition
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Hidden Accords5/5

Black Opium Swarovski Edition0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hidden AccordsUnique'e Luxury

Black Opium Swarovski EditionYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 47%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

Category winnerHidden AccordsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

173 votes

26%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityHidden Accords

SillageHidden Accords

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value38

Category winnerHidden AccordsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

coffee69%

woody61%

woody100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

coffee77%

soft spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearOrange BlossomPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CoffeeJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

VanillaPatchouliCedar

Top

Pink PepperOrange BlossomPear

Heart

CoffeeBitter AlmondLicoriceJasmine

Base

VanillaCashmere WoodPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesPear, Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper and Coffee. Durations are only published for Hidden Accords, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day100

Night96

Spring14

Summer0

Fall71

Winter100

Day11

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex42

Women51

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,544

PerfumerSelim Özen, Sylvain Cara

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#46,473

PerfumerHonorine Blanc, Marie Salamagne, Nathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHidden AccordsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hidden Accords by Unique'e Luxury brings a rich take on modern gourmand florals. The opening sparkles with juicy ripe pear and prickly pink pepper before a creamy orange blossom blooms across warm skin. Do not spray recklessly. This is an intense extrait concentration that leaves a noticeable oil sheen on contact. Wit…

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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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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, Hidden Accords or Black Opium Swarovski Edition?

Hidden Accords takes 5 of 5 categories. Hidden Accords is rated 4.35/5 from 173 votes; Black Opium Swarovski Edition is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Hidden Accords for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Black Opium Swarovski Edition for a woody and sweet character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hidden Accords or Black Opium Swarovski Edition?

Hidden Accords lasts longest (Hidden Accords 80/100, Black Opium Swarovski Edition 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hidden Accords or Black Opium Swarovski Edition?

Hidden Accords projects furthest (Hidden Accords 71/100, Black Opium Swarovski Edition 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hidden Accords and Black Opium Swarovski Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Pear, Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper and Coffee.

Is Hidden Accords or Black Opium Swarovski Edition better for summer or winter?

Hidden Accords suits day or night wear; Black Opium Swarovski Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hidden Accords and Black Opium Swarovski Edition?

Hidden Accords has top notes of Pear, Orange Blossom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Coffee and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar. 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.