Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium: released in 2014, vanilla, coffee and sweet, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium dupe we found is Zara Gardenia — 88% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $90 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Gardenia | 88% | about $25* (−72%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | La Rive Touch of Woman | 87% | about $15* (−83%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Britney Spears Prerogative | 83% | about $30* (−67%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Avon Far Away Rebel | 81% | about $30 (−67%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Zara Gardenia 2017 | 82% | about $25* (−72%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
This fragrance captures the sweet, white floral and vanilla essence of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, offering a similar cozy and inviting character.
It shares its vanilla, coffee and white floral accords with Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, opens on Orange Blossom too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,344 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that mirrors the warm, spicy, and coffee-infused profile of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium with impressive longevity.
It shares its vanilla, white floral and woody accords with Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 648 community ratings.
This scent leans into the same warm, spicy, and woody territory as Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, providing a slightly more playful and accessible experience.
It shares its warm spicy, coffee and fruity accords with Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, opens on Pink Pepper too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,156 community ratings.
Reminiscent of the sweet and spicy depth found in Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, this fragrance highlights a similar blend of salted caramel and floral notes.
It shares its sweet, fruity and vanilla accords with Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,527 community ratings.
An earlier iteration that remains a popular choice for those seeking the sweet, vanilla-forward floral character of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium.
It shares its white floral, vanilla and woody accords with Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 658 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
La Rive Touch of Woman, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium.
Zara Gardenia 2017, at about 5h on skin, against about 6h for Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium.
Zara Gardenia, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium itself sells from €54.9 at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Gardenia saves you about $95 a year against Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Zara Zara Gardenia 2017 comes closest at 5.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-24.