Zara Gardenia
₹1,200 – ₹2,200 · Moderate, 4–6h
A budget take on the coffee-vanilla-floral mood. It is lighter than Black Opium, but popular for the price.
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Highlighted notes also appear in Black Opium (5 of 7).
What Black Opium smells like
Black coffee, white flowers and vanilla. It is the sweet, addictive night-out scent.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best dupe for Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium?
Zara Gardenia is the most popular alternative, rated about 70% similar by the fragrance community, at roughly ₹1,200 – ₹2,200 in India. A budget take on the coffee-vanilla-floral mood. It is lighter than Black Opium, but popular for the price.
Is Zara Gardenia exactly the same as Black Opium?
No. It is an inspired-by fragrance with a similar note structure. Most people notice differences in the opening, while the dry-down is closer. It also costs a fraction of the original's ₹10,000+.
What does Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium smell like?
Black coffee, white flowers and vanilla. It is the sweet, addictive night-out scent. Key notes: coffee, vanilla, white flowers, pear, pink pepper and patchouli.
Brand names are used only to describe scent similarity. We are not affiliated with Yves Saint Laurent or any clone house. Prices are approximate and change often.