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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as feminine
Black Opium Eau de Toilette
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.
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Black Opium Eau de ToilettePremium · $100–250
85%Similar accords, often for lessCupid · Swiss ArabianBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Black Opium Eau de Toilette, Yves Saint Laurent
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Honorine Blanc
The quiet revolutionaryHonorine Blanc is a perfumer at Firmenich who has quickly established herself as one of the most talented noses of the newer generation.
Co-created with Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne and Olivier Cresp
The Black Opium line
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Designer Yves Saint Laurent
More from the house · founded 1961 · France
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 29%, disliked or hated by 18%.