RiceOpens with
CoffeeHeart
VanillaDries down to
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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as feminine
Black Opium Nuit Blanche
The quiet intimacy of an evening spent sipping coffee and reading by candlelight, where the air is thick with vanilla and caramel scents.
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Black Opium Nuit BlanchePremium · $100–250
43%Similar accords, often for lessFrench Coffee · ALREHAB PERFUMESBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 and crafted by Olivier Cresp, Black Opium Nuit Blanche by Yves Saint Laurent is an Oriental Vanilla fragrance that plays a captivating game of contrasts. The composition opens with the subtle spiciness of rice and anise before transitioning into a heart of orange blossom and peony, which adds a touch of floral sweetness. As it settles, notes of coffee, vanilla, caramel, and sandalwood create a warm, powdery base that is both indulgent and comforting.
This fragrance blooms best when applied to pulse points. The top notes fade quickly, giving way to a rich base that develops over time. For optimal wear, apply two sprays and allow it to settle for at least five minutes before dressing.
Fig. 01 — Black Opium Nuit Blanche, Yves Saint Laurent
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Olivier Cresp
The fragrance architectOlivier Cresp is a master perfumer at Firmenich and one of the most accomplished creators in the modern fragrance industry.
“I consider my style a minimalist one, because I am used to expressing figurative ideas through short formulas.”
Olivier Cresp · fragroom, August 2018
The Black Opium line
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Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 12%.