Black Opium Intense
“Black Opium Intense by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a coffee, aromatic composition with a vanilla undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2019, Black Opium Intense by Yves Saint Laurent is an Oriental Vanilla fragrance crafted with precision and depth by perfumers Nathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp, Marie Salamagne, and Honorine Blanc. This composition opens with the invigorating bite of absinthe and boysenberry, leading into a rich coffee heart that's balanced with sweet vanilla and jasmine sambac. The base notes of licorice and sandalwood add warmth and complexity, creating a fragrance that is both bold and alluring.
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 this fragrance to pulse points for maximum impact — it blooms on skin within minutes. The strong opening notes are best suited for evenings or cooler weather when their intensity can be fully appreciated.
Honorine Blanc
Founding perfumer · 85 fragrances
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet intensity of an after-hours café where the last patrons linger over rich coffee and sweet vanilla treats, enveloped in a cocoon of warmth.
Fig. 01 — Black Opium Intense, Yves Saint Laurent
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