Black Opium Eau de Toilette
“Black Opium Eau de Toilette by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a fruity, white floral composition with a coffee undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2015, Black Opium Eau de Toilette by Yves Saint Laurent is an Oriental Vanilla fragrance that embodies the brand's blend of elegance and contemporary charm. The composition opens with a burst of pear and black currant, followed by green mandarin and citruses, creating a vibrant and fresh top note. This freshness gives way to a heart of coffee and jasmine, where the aromatic richness of coffee contrasts beautifully with the delicate floral notes. The base notes of white wood and musk provide a warm, enveloping finish that lingers on the skin.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply two sprays to pulse points for a balanced wear. The top notes are bright but short-lived, so reapply if you want to keep that initial freshness throughout the day. For a more lasting experience, focus on the base notes by applying it closer to your skin.
Honorine Blanc-Hattab
Founding perfumer · 39 fragrances
Honorine Blanc was born in Lebanon and moved to Paris at 16. She earned a Master's in math and chemistry before studying at ISIPCA, then interned at IFF and worked at Fragrance Resources before joining Firmenich in 2005, where she was mentored by Sophia Grojsman in New York. Her fragrances include Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Noir, Estée Lauder Amber Mystique, and Diesel Loverdose (with Olivier Cresp).
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The story behind the bottle.
The first sip of coffee at a chic café, where the scent of jasmine and fresh citrus mingles with the rich aroma of roasted beans.
Fig. 01 — Black Opium Eau de Toilette, Yves Saint Laurent
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