Black Opium Dazzling Lights Edition
“Black Opium Dazzling Lights Edition by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a woody, sweet composition with a white floral undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2017, Black Opium Dazzling Lights Edition by Yves Saint Laurent is a sophisticated Oriental Vanilla fragrance that captures the essence of modern elegance. Created by perfumers Nathalie Lorson, Honorine Blanc, Olivier Cresp, and Marie Salamagne, this composition opens with pink pepper and pear for an invigorating start before giving way to orange blossom and coffee notes. The heart features jasmine and licorice, while vanilla and patchouli anchor the base. This fragrance is a harmonious blend of sweet and woody accords that evoke the charm of nighttime glamour.
Composition & Character
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Application Tips
Apply this fragrance in light layers to appreciate its gradual evolution. The pink pepper opening notes are bright but fleeting, while the base notes of vanilla and patchouli develop slowly over time, so it's best worn during evening hours when you can fully enjoy its depth.
Honorine Blanc
Founding perfumer · 85 fragrances
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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The story behind the bottle.
A bustling city at night, where neon lights reflect off wet pavements and the air is filled with the scent of coffee and vanilla.
Fig. 01 — Black Opium Dazzling Lights Edition, Yves Saint Laurent
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