Black Opium Illicit Green
“Black Opium Illicit Green by Yves Saint Laurent is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a vanilla, sweet composition with a coffee undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2022, Black Opium Illicit Green by Yves Saint Laurent was created by perfumers Nathalie Lorson and Olivier Cresp. This fragrance blends the sweet charm of vanilla and coffee with a fresh burst of green mandarin and fig leaf, creating an intriguing contrast between warmth and freshness. The heart notes of orange blossom and jasmine add a delicate floral touch, while patchouli provides a grounding earthiness that keeps the composition from feeling too saccharine.
Composition & Character
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Application Tips
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a balanced experience. The green mandarin and fig leaf will fade within an hour, so give it time for the rich base notes like patchouli and bourbon vanilla to emerge. It’s best worn in cooler weather when its warmth can be fully appreciated.
Nathalie Lorson
Founding perfumer · 186 fragrances
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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The story behind the bottle.
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where crisp citrus and green notes blend with warm spices and vanilla.
Fig. 01 — Black Opium Illicit Green, Yves Saint Laurent
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