I've blind bought the glitter as I quite like gourmand vanillas too and I'm a bit of a magpie so that one drew me in. I have a chat with chatgpt about fragrances, I told it everything I have in my collection, then when I've smelt a new fragrance I tell it if I liked it or not. It's then helping me with other fragrances, recently it's been really good with its predictions. This is how it answered when I asked if it thought I'd like black opium glitter:
Quick verdict: I think you’ll probably like this — it’s a sweet, marshmallow-vanilla take on Black Opium with a bright white-floral lift from orange blossom. It’s gourmand and obvious, so wear it sparingly if you don’t want to be “that cloud” — but it should sit in your collection nicely as a cosy, playful evening scent.
What it is (notes & character)
Top: pear, green mandarin, lemon.
Heart: orange blossom / jasmine / white florals.
Base: vanilla absolute, coffee, marshmallow musk, patchouli and musk.
It’s the classic coffee-vanilla Black Opium DNA pushed sweeter and fluffier (the marshmallow musk is the new accent). It’s marketed as long-lasting and gourmand.
Why I think you’ll like it
You enjoy warm, vanilla-forward, slightly gourmand fragrances (Mon Guerlain, Vanilla Powder, Delina) — this fits that cozy, feminine lane.
The orange blossom / floral heart keeps it from being only syrupy; there’s a floral lift that prevents it feeling one-dimensional.
Cautions
It’s sweet and quite noticeable (reviews and retailer copy call out strong projection and marshmallow/vanilla focus). If you disliked heavy, boozy scents like Angels’ Share (which felt “90s social club” to you), this is different — less boozy and more sugary-floral — but it can still be dense if you overspray.
Some people find the orange blossom/top floral can go a bit sharp on the drydown; patchouli anchors it but the overall vibe is gourmand + floral.
How to wear it (so it stays lovely, not overpowering)
One light spray on the back of the neck + one on a wrist (or 1 on chest + 1 on hair). Don’t overspray.
Best for autumn/winter evenings, nights out, or cosy date nights. It’s more of a “feel-good, dessert-y” evening perfume than a subtle daytime pick.
Final recommendation
If you like warm vanilla-marshmallow gourmand notes and want something playful, buy a sample or the smallest bottle — it’s exactly the kind of cosy, sweet perfume that can become a comfort-go-to. If you prefer more refined or niche sweetness (less mainstream gourmand), try it on skin first because it does lean mainstream-sugary.
Hope that helps ✌️🩷