Yves Saint Laurent

Black Opium

Eau de Parfum For Women

A modern gourmand fragrance centered around coffee and vanilla with dark, seductive undertones. Bold and addictive with sweet and spicy elements.

What People Say

The coffee opening is rich and authentic without being bitter, creating an intoxicating gourmand that actually smells like espresso beans

Vanilla and patchouli in the base create a creamy, slightly dirty sweetness that's seductive without being cloying

Pink pepper adds the perfect amount of spice to cut through the sweetness and prevent it from being one-dimensional

The jasmine and orange blossom heart keeps it feminine and floral despite the heavy gourmand elements

Becomes overwhelmingly sweet in the drydown when the vanilla takes over completely

The coffee note disappears within the first hour, leaving mostly vanilla and synthetic sweetness

Projects like a nuclear bomb in the first few hours and can be suffocating in enclosed spaces

Great for

Young women who want a bold, attention-grabbing gourmand that smells like dessert with an edge.

Not for

Anyone who dislikes sweet fragrances or finds gourmands too heavy and food-like.

Longevity

8-10 hours with excellent longevity, becomes a skin scent after 6 hours

Projection

Very strong projection for first 3 hours, can fill a room

Value

Reasonably priced for designer quality but you only need one spray

Where to Buy Black Opium

by Yves Saint Laurent

Best Seasons

๐Ÿ‚ fall โ„๏ธ winter

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