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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as feminine
Black Opium Floral Shock
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.
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Black Opium Floral ShockPremium · $100–250
50%Similar accords, often for lessUltra Juicy 2019 · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Black Opium Floral Shock, 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 Marie Salamagne, Nathalie Lorson and Olivier Cresp
The Black Opium line
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Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 34%, disliked or hated by 14%.