Black Opium Crystal Jacket
“Black Opium Crystal Jacket by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a white floral, sweet composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2019, Black Opium Crystal Jacket by Yves Saint Laurent is a fragrance that captures the essence of modern elegance and sophistication. Created by perfumers Honorine Blanc, Marie Salamagne, Nathalie Lorson, and Olivier Cresp, this Oriental Vanilla scent opens with bright notes of orange blossom and pear, giving way to a heart of jasmine and almond. The base notes of coffee, vanilla, patchouli, cashmere wood, and cedar create a warm, enveloping atmosphere that is both comforting and alluring.
Composition & Character
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When to Wear
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance in light layers; it blooms gradually, with the top notes giving way to its rich base within about an hour. It pairs well for evening wear, as the warm spiciness and woody base provide lasting comfort throughout the night.
Honorine Blanc
Founding perfumer · 85 fragrances
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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The story behind the bottle.
The soft hum of an intimate dinner party — where the crisp freshness of citrus notes meets the cozy warmth of vanilla and wood, creating a welcoming yet sophisticated ambiance.
Fig. 01 — Black Opium Crystal Jacket, Yves Saint Laurent
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