Black Opium EDP (Yves Saint Laurent) vs Intense Cafe (Montale)
Black Opium EDP and Intense Cafe have a 75% profile match. Intense Cafe rates higher for scent (7.6/10 from 1,992 ratings vs 7.1/10 from 2,234 for Black Opium EDP). Intense Cafe lasts longer by most votes (9/10 vs 8/10 for Black Opium EDP).
At a glance
| Signal | Black Opium EDP | Intense Cafe |
|---|---|---|
| Scent rating | 7.1/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Ratings | 2,234 | 1,992 |
| Longevity | 8/10, very long-lasting | 9/10, very long-lasting |
| Sillage | 7/10, strong | 8/10, enormous |
| Best seasons | Autumn and winter | Autumn and winter |
| Worn by | Mostly women (64%) | Unisex (50% women) |
| Released | 2014 | 2013 |
| Main accords | sweet, gourmand, floral | sweet, gourmand, floral |
Which one to choose
Pick Black Opium EDP if you want a softer, closer-to-skin trail and something worn mostly by women.
Pick Intense Cafe if you want longer wear (mostly voted 9/10 vs 8/10), a stronger trail, the higher community scent rating (7.6 vs 7.1) and something worn as a unisex scent.
Notes side by side
| Pyramid level | Black Opium EDP | Intense Cafe |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Orange blossom, Pink pepper | Floral |
| Heart notes | Jasmine, Coffee | Rose, Coffee |
| Base notes | Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedar | Vanilla, Musk, Amber, White musk |
Notes in both perfumes are shown in bold.
Only in Black Opium EDP
Only in Intense Cafe
Musk, Amber, Rose, White musk, Floral
Who each suits
Black Opium EDP is voted best for autumn and winter and leans toward women (64% of gender votes). Perfumes similar to Black Opium EDP
Intense Cafe is voted best for autumn and winter and is worn as a unisex scent. Perfumes similar to Intense Cafe
All figures come from Aromifo community votes. How the profile match is calculated.