Is Black Opium more coffee or more vanilla?

Coffee is the signature note, wrapped in sweet vanilla and white florals. The opening leans coffee and pear; the dry-down turns warmer and more vanilla.

How long does it last?

Most wearers get several hours to a full day on skin, and longer on fabric. Two to three sprays is usually enough because it projects strongly.

Is it suitable for daytime or summer?

It is sweet and heavy, so it suits evenings and cool weather best. In heat it can feel overpowering; lighter fresh fragrances are easier for daytime summer wear.

Is this the original Black Opium or a flanker?

This is the original Black Opium eau de parfum, the coffee-vanilla scent that launched the line. Flankers such as Neon, Illicit and Extreme change the accord.

It is marketed as a women's fragrance, though the coffee-vanilla profile appeals to some men too. It reads sweet and warm rather than traditionally masculine.