L’Intercode vs Black Opium Storm Illusion
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Yves Saint Laurent
Rank #20,817 White FloralWoody
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
L’IntercodeChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Black Opium Storm IllusionChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
L’Intercode2/4
Black Opium Storm Illusion2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Opium Storm Illusion
- Sillage & projection
- L’Intercode
- Value for money
- L’Intercode
- 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
L’IntercodeMilestone PerfumesBlack Opium Storm IllusionYves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
3.41/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
23%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
13%Dislike
15%Hate
39 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Opium Storm Illusion
SillageL’Intercode
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL’IntercodeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus92%
vanilla84%
tuberose77%
sweet69%
woody61%
white floral100%
woody92%
musky84%
sweet77%
soft spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmine SambacTuberose
Base
VanillaPatchouliAmbroxanVetiver
Top
Pink PepperOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamotPear
Heart
TuberoseLicoriceBitter AlmondCoffeeJasmine Sambac
Base
CashmirwoodWhite MuskVanillaPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Orange Blossom 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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring25
Summer6
Fall69
Winter100
Day31
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#63,174
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#20,817
PerfumerHonorine Blanc, Marie Salamagne, Nathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerBlack Opium Storm IllusionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMilestone Perfumes L’Intercode opens with a crisp burst of pear and bergamot, bringing a cool, fruity brightness that quickly gives way to a heavy floral core. Tuberose and orange blossom take over the mid-phase, creating a thick, creamy texture on the skin that leans heavily into traditional feminine territory. As it…
Reviews →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…
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, L’Intercode or Black Opium Storm Illusion?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. L’Intercode is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Black Opium Storm Illusion is rated 3.41/5 from 39 votes. Choose L’Intercode for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Black Opium Storm Illusion for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, L’Intercode or Black Opium Storm Illusion?
Black Opium Storm Illusion lasts longest (Black Opium Storm Illusion 63/100, L’Intercode 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L’Intercode or Black Opium Storm Illusion?
L’Intercode projects furthest (L’Intercode 75/100, Black Opium Storm Illusion 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L’Intercode and Black Opium Storm Illusion smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac.
Is L’Intercode or Black Opium Storm Illusion better for summer or winter?
L’Intercode suits evening wear; Black Opium Storm Illusion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L’Intercode and Black Opium Storm Illusion?
L’Intercode has top notes of Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Vetiver. 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.
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