Black Opium Floral Shock
“Black Opium Floral Shock by Yves Saint Laurent is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a white floral, fruity composition with a coffee undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning feminine.
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Black Opium Floral Shock by Yves Saint Laurent was launched in 2017 and is a collaboration between perfumers Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, and Honorine Blanc. This fragrance opens with bright citrus notes of bergamot and lemon, which cut through the sweetness of pear and freesia. The heart of gardenia and orange blossom adds depth before settling into a warm base of coffee, white musk, and amberwood. It is a gourmand scent that balances fruity freshness with rich, enveloping warmth.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance in light layers — it blooms quickly and can become overpowering if used too heavily. Ideal for daytime wear, as the citrus top notes brighten up the morning while the base notes provide a warm finish throughout the day.
Honorine Blanc
Founding perfumer · 85 fragrances
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet intensity of an office desk at the end of a long day, where the lingering aroma of coffee intertwines with subtle floral notes.
Fig. 01 — Black Opium Floral Shock, Yves Saint Laurent
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