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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as feminine
Black Opium Illicit Green
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where crisp citrus and green notes blend with warm spices and vanilla.
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Black Opium Illicit GreenPremium · $100–250
50%Similar accords, often for lessAmbery Vanilla · DossierBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Black Opium Illicit Green, Yves Saint Laurent
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Nathalie Lorson
The fragrance chameleonNathalie Lorson is a master perfumer at Firmenich and one of the most versatile noses working today.
Co-created with Olivier Cresp
The Black Opium line
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Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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The originalBlack Opium Illicit GreenYves Saint Laurent · Premium · $100–250Dossier · 2022Ambery VanillaShares 5 of its 10 notesunder $40★ 4.10 (629)42%Match
Rabanne · 2024Armure MaraShares Jasmine, Bourbon vanilla and Patchouli$40–100★ 4.16 (115)51%Match
Swiss Arabian · 2018CupidShares 5 of its 10 notesunder $40★ 3.75 (4)
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 34%, disliked or hated by 11%.