Zara
Gardenia 2017
Best Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Dupe
81% MatchInspired by $95 originalSave ~$55 (58%)
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy81%
You Save58% ($55)
The Scoop
Zara Gardenia 2017 leans white floral and vanilla and is regularly compared with Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium. It holds a 4.1 out of 5 community rating from 659 votes, is usually described as moderate with moderate projection and is seen as good value by those who own it. About 464 people say it reminds them of the original.
Key Differences
Swaps some of the original's coffee, pear and pink pepper for gardenia, raspberry and white flowers.
Fragrance Profile
★ 4.1 community ratingCommunity Insights
★ 4.1 from 659 ratingsWhat people who wear Zara Gardenia 2017 report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
white floral
vanilla
woody
fruity
sweet
powdery
citrus
musky
Longevity
Very weak5%
Weak15%
Moderate53%
Long lasting21%
Eternal6%
Sillage
Intimate12%
Moderate53%
Strong19%
Enormous16%
Who wears it
Female79%
More female15%
Unisex5%
More male0%
Male1%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced0%
Overpriced1%
Ok10%
Good value45%
Great value44%
People say it reminds them of
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium 464Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Nuit Blanche 59Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Floral Shock 45Zara Gardenia 28Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Toilette 22La Rive Touch of Woman 20
What people like
- Similar to Black Opium
- Excellent budget-friendly alternative to Black Opium
- Moderate sillage
- Dominant white flowers
What people dislike
- Unoriginal profile relies heavily on designer scent
- Not suitable for those who don't like Black Opium
- Not suitable for those who don't like gourmand scents
- Misleading name lacks authentic gardenia scent
What wearers say
“Have I ever used YSL black opium? - NoHave I ever used Armani Si? - YesHave I ever used Zara Delicious blossom - YesI find Zara delicious blossom a dupe of Armani Si and Gardenia is very much similar to delicious blossom. I think delicious blossom has black currant notes which is not found in Gardenia and is a tad bit sweeter than gardenia but still they have very significant similarities. To me they smell almost same especially when they dry down!”
“I love it! I was looking for oriental but they don't sell it here in Korea. The fragrance lasts about 6 good hours on me, and the projection is huge too. I bought a 30ml, and the bottle is really cute too.(i think it looks better without the leather) the fragrance has a fresh opening- berries, citrusy notes, and white florals. The dry down is my fav- vanilla and a little patchouli. I've never smelled black opium before so i can't really compare them, but this is a beautiful fragrance!”
“Definitely similar to Black Opium. A lot more fruity & floral and missing the deeper notes (coffee, tonka), but it's very similar. Does not last nearly as long and isn't as sexy, but is a great value. If you love black opium but don't want to break the bank, this is fantastic. It's also more daytime friendly!”