Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent for Women

Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent for Women

Eau de Parfum

Black Opium Yves Saint Laurent for women

Scent Family

Main Accords

vanilla
coffee
sweet
white floral
warm spicy

Black Opium Notes

Top Notes

Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Pear
Pear
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

Bitter Almond
Bitter Almond
Coffee
Coffee
Jasmine
Jasmine
Licorice
Licorice

Base Notes

Cashmere Wood
Cashmere Wood
Cedar
Cedar
Patchouli
Patchouli
Vanilla
Vanilla

Scent Family

Black Opium Yves Saint Laurent for women

Scent Family

Main Accords

vanilla
coffee
sweet
white floral
warm spicy

Black Opium Notes

Top Notes

Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Pear
Pear
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

Bitter Almond
Bitter Almond
Coffee
Coffee
Jasmine
Jasmine
Licorice
Licorice

Base Notes

Cashmere Wood
Cashmere Wood
Cedar
Cedar
Patchouli
Patchouli
Vanilla
Vanilla

Scent Family

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Pear
Pear
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

Bitter Almond
Bitter Almond
Coffee
Coffee
Jasmine
Jasmine
Licorice
Licorice

Base Notes

Cashmere Wood
Cashmere Wood
Cedar
Cedar
Patchouli
Patchouli
Vanilla
Vanilla

Black Opium Overview

Black Opium Eau de Parfum is a women’s fragrance by Yves Saint Laurent, in the oriental‑gourmand category, released in 2014. It opens with pear, pink pepper, and orange blossom, evolves into a heart of coffee and jasmine, and dries down on a base of vanilla, patchouli, cashmere wood, and cedarwood. Performance: longevity typically around 8–10 hours, sillage moderate to strong, and projection strong, offering a warm, sweet, and captivating presence throughout wear.

Scent Profile

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Season

Night

Wear Time

Moderate

Sillage

Moderate

Longevity

Strong

Projection

Gender

$$$

Price

Eau de Parfum

Concentration

Wearability & Verdict

Pros

• Sweet and addictive gourmand scent that many enjoy.
• Long‑lasting performance, often 8–10 hours.
• Strong projection that makes it noticeable.
• Great for evening wear and special occasions.
• Feminine and modern profile that appeals to many.

Cons

• Can be too sweet for some people.
• Strong projection may be overwhelming indoors.
• Not ideal for very hot weather.
• Some find it too common or mainstream.
• Not always suitable for conservative or formal work settings.

Good to Wear For:

Not Recommended For:

Pros

• Sweet and addictive gourmand scent that many enjoy.
• Long‑lasting performance, often 8–10 hours.
• Strong projection that makes it noticeable.
• Great for evening wear and special occasions.
• Feminine and modern profile that appeals to many.

Cons

• Can be too sweet for some people.
• Strong projection may be overwhelming indoors.
• Not ideal for very hot weather.
• Some find it too common or mainstream.
• Not always suitable for conservative or formal work settings.

Good to Wear For:

Not Recommended For:

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