Is it a good substitute for YSL Black Opium?

Owners say it comes close, with the same pear, coffee and vanilla character. Expect a lighter, less concentrated scent that fades sooner than the original.

How long does it last?

Most owners report a few hours of noticeable wear, longer on clothing. It is an eau de parfum, so reapplying midday helps.

Is it unisex or feminine?

It leans feminine, with sweet vanilla, coffee and white florals. Men who like gourmands can wear it, but it reads as a women's fragrance.

What does it smell like?

Pear and a hint of licorice up top, orange blossom and jasmine in the middle, and vanilla with black coffee at the base.

What size is the bottle?

It is a 1.7 oz spray bottle, a standard personal size that fits in a bag or on a shelf.

Is it good for warm weather?

It is best in fall and winter. The sweet vanilla and coffee can feel heavy in heat.

Where is the Dossier Ambery Vanilla Eau de Parfum cheapest?

At Walmart, for $29.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Dossier Ambery Vanilla Eau de Parfum?

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 8,949 ratings.

Dossier Ambery Vanilla Eau de Parfum

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$29.00at WalmartChecked Nov 10

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Dossier Ambery Vanilla Eau de Parfum

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Last seen at $29.00 at Walmart on Nov 10.

Our take on the Dossier Ambery Vanilla Eau de Parfum

Dossier Ambery Vanilla is a 1.7 oz eau de parfum built as an impression of YSL Black Opium. It opens with pear and a whisper of licorice, moves into orange blossom and jasmine, and settles on vanilla and black coffee. The result is a sweet gourmand with a floral heart and a warm base. It suits shoppers who want the Black Opium scent profile at a fraction of the designer price, and owners rate it highly for that reason. Against the original, expect a lighter, less dense composition with softer projection and shorter wear.

Best forFans of Black Opium who want a similar scentGourmand and vanilla-coffee loversEveryday fall and winter wearShoppers new to fragrance who want a low-risk gourmand

Pros

Closely echoes the Black Opium scent profile
Sweet vanilla and coffee base with a floral heart
Bright pear opening keeps it from feeling heavy
1.7 oz spray bottle is easy to carry and store
Strong owner ratings across thousands of buyers

Cons

Not the original: lighter and less dense
Projection and longevity are modest
Sweet gourmand can feel cloying in heat
Licorice note divides some noses

Dossier Ambery Vanilla Eau de Parfum prices at every store

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In stockSold by DossierReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.
$29.00Free shippingChecked Nov 10
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What reviewers say

4.6 / 58,949 ratings

Owners rate it highly and most describe it as a convincing stand-in for Black Opium, with the same sweet vanilla-coffee character. Complaints center on weaker projection and shorter wear than the designer original, and on the sweetness being too much for some.

What people mention

Scent matchPraisedOwners say it captures the Black Opium profile closely, especially the vanilla and coffee base.
LongevityCriticisedMany say it fades within a few hours and needs reapplying.
ProjectionMixedSome find the sillage moderate and close to the skin, while others say it fills a room at first spray.
SweetnessMixedThe gourmand vanilla reads cozy to fans and cloying to those who prefer fresher scents.
Opening notesPraisedThe pear and licorice opening is described as bright and distinctive before the florals take over.

About the Dossier Ambery Vanilla Eau de Parfum

Dossier Ambery Vanilla is an eau de parfum in a gourmand floral scent. It opens with pear and a hidden note of licorice.

The scent then moves to orange blossom and jasmine. Deep vanilla and black coffee add warmth. It starts bright and gourmand and develops into a warm floral.

Type: Eau de parfum
Size: 1.7 oz
Format: Spray
Top notes: Pear, licorice
Heart notes: Orange blossom, jasmine
Base notes: Vanilla, black coffee
Scent family: Gourmand floral

Specifications

size: 1.7 ozSource

Questions and answers

Is it a good substitute for YSL Black Opium?: Owners say it comes close, with the same pear, coffee and vanilla character. Expect a lighter, less concentrated scent that fades sooner than the original.
How long does it last?: Most owners report a few hours of noticeable wear, longer on clothing. It is an eau de parfum, so reapplying midday helps.
Is it unisex or feminine?: It leans feminine, with sweet vanilla, coffee and white florals. Men who like gourmands can wear it, but it reads as a women's fragrance.
What does it smell like?: Pear and a hint of licorice up top, orange blossom and jasmine in the middle, and vanilla with black coffee at the base.
What size is the bottle?: It is a 1.7 oz spray bottle, a standard personal size that fits in a bag or on a shelf.
Is it good for warm weather?: It is best in fall and winter. The sweet vanilla and coffee can feel heavy in heat.
Where is the Dossier Ambery Vanilla Eau de Parfum cheapest?: At Walmart, for $29.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Dossier Ambery Vanilla Eau de Parfum?: Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 8,949 ratings.