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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as feminine
Black Opium Gold Attraction Edition
The quiet confidence of stepping into an opulent lounge after a busy day, where the warmth of coffee and vanilla creates an intimate atmosphere.
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Black Opium Gold Attraction EditionPremium · $100–250
79%Similar accords, often for lessAmbery Vanilla · DossierBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2018 by Yves Saint Laurent, Black Opium Gold Attraction Edition is a sophisticated Oriental Vanilla fragrance created by perfumers Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, and Honorine Blanc. This composition opens with pear and pink pepper, creating an initial burst of freshness that contrasts beautifully against the rich vanilla and coffee notes that follow. The heart features orange blossom and jasmine, adding a delicate floral touch before settling into a warm base of cedar, patchouli, and cashmere wood, which provides a smooth, enveloping finish.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for maximum impact. The pear and pink pepper notes are fleeting, so ensure you capture the richness of the base notes by applying it close to your skin. It pairs well with a light jacket or wrap, allowing the warmth to be felt more than smelled from afar.
Fig. 01 — Black Opium Gold Attraction Edition, 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
More from the house · founded 1961 · France
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What people
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Warmly received so far: loved by 46%, disliked or hated by 12%.