Head to head
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium and Burberry Her are often compared by people choosing between the two. Both belong to the gourmand family, and they share jasmine and vanilla. They are quite different fragrances, so the choice comes down to which style you prefer.
Black Opium stands apart with pear, pink pepper and orange blossom, while Her brings strawberry, raspberry and blackberry. They are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and they project about the same (strong). Both have a typical price of $130.
How we picked. We put the two fragrances side by side using the data in our catalog: notes, olfactory family, longevity, projection, the seasons and occasions each one suits and its typical price. A fragrance smells different on each person, so try both on skin if you can. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
| Black OpiumYves Saint Laurent | HerBurberry | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $130 · 3.0 oz | $130 · 3.4 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2018 |
| Family | Gourmand, Amber | Gourmand, Floral |
| Top notes | Pear, Pink pepper, Orange blossom | Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, Blackcurrant |
| Heart notes | Coffee, Jasmine | Violet, Jasmine |
| Base notes | Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedar | Musk, Vanilla, Amber, Oakmoss |
| Longevity | Long-lasting | Long-lasting |
| Projection | Strong | Strong |
| Best seasons | Fall, Winter | Spring, Fall, Winter |
| Occasions | Date, Formal event | Everyday, Date |
| Style | Seductive, Mysterious | Romantic, Urban, Cozy |
Yves Saint Laurent
$130 · 3.0 oz · EDP · Women · Gourmand
Black coffee, vanilla and white flowers: a shot of night-time adrenaline, sweet and addictive.
Choose Black Opium if you want something better suited to cold weather and a more seductive and mysterious character.
Burberry
$130 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Gourmand
A burst of red berries over musk and amber. The spirit of London: sweet, cheerful and modern.
Choose Her if you want something better suited to warm weather and a more romantic and urban character.
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Take the quizThey are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and they project about the same (strong). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
Both have a typical price of $130. These are typical US retail prices for a standard bottle and change often, so check the current price before buying.
They share jasmine and vanilla. They are quite different fragrances, so the choice comes down to which style you prefer.
For spring and summer, Her is the better fit. For fall and winter, Black Opium is the better fit. Black Opium is at its best in fall and winter, and Her in spring, fall and winter.
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