Ambery Vanilla vs Black Opium
Dossier vs Yves Saint Laurent
Dossier's Ambery Vanilla is its named Black Opium interpretation: pear and licorice, jasmine and orange blossom, then vanilla, coffee and patchouli. YSL describes Black Opium EDP as coffee, white flowers and vanilla.
| Ambery Vanilla | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dossier | Yves Saint Laurent |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | feminine | feminine |
| Top Notes | mandarin, pear, pink pepper, licorice | — |
| Heart Notes | jasmine, orange blossom | — |
| Base Notes | cedarwood, patchouli, vanilla, coffee | — |
| Notes | — | coffee, white flowers, vanilla |
| Best Seasons | fall, winter, spring | fall, winter |
Shared Notes (2)
Notes that appear in both fragrances
What Wearers Say
Dossier Ambery Vanilla
One wearer enjoys the vanilla drydown with hints of patchouli and cedarwood.
One buyer likes the sweetness for everyday wear and layering.
The wearer who enjoys the drydown finds the licorice opening too strong for their taste.
That wearer also finds the coffee subtle, making this a poor fit for someone seeking a prominent coffee scent.
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium
One wearer explicitly prefers the original EDP for its vanilla-and-coffee character.
Another original-version owner describes a fruity, dark-latte impression.
One sampler finds the normal edition mostly white floral and wants a more noticeable coffee note.
The Verdict
Ambery Vanilla is Dossier's named Black Opium, and the notes line up: coffee, jasmine and orange blossom for YSL's white flowers, and vanilla in the base. Dossier adds pear and licorice on top, and that licorice is the difference you'll notice first. One owner loves the drydown but finds the licorice opening strong and the coffee quieter than in Black Opium. If the coffee is the point, buy YSL. Otherwise Ambery Vanilla is our pick at a fraction of the price.
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium