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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as feminine
Black Opium Storm Illusion
The hushed intimacy of an after-hours café, where the aroma of coffee blends seamlessly with soft floral whispers.
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Black Opium Storm IllusionPremium · $100–250
61%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 2020 by Yves Saint Laurent, Black Opium Storm Illusion is a fragrance that captures the essence of modern elegance and mystery. Created by perfumers Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, and Honorine Blanc, this Oriental Vanilla scent begins with an invigorating burst of pink pepper and citrus before transitioning into a heart of tuberose and jasmine sambac. The base notes of cashmirwood, white musk, and vanilla create a warm, enveloping finish that is both sensual and sophisticated.
Apply two sprays to pulse points for a lasting effect. The top notes are vibrant and will fade within an hour, but the base notes will linger close to skin throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Black Opium Storm Illusion, 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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The originalBlack Opium Storm IllusionYves Saint Laurent · Premium · $100–250Dossier · 2022Ambery VanillaShares 6 of its 10 notesunder $40★ 4.10 (629)46%Match
Coach · 2014Poppy Wild FlowerShares 6 of its 12 notes$40–100★ 4.08 (114)46%Match
Lalique · 2017LumièreShares 6 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 4.19 (57)
With Yves Saint Laurent Opium Extrait de Parfum 40th Anniversary Edition
Adds warm spicy, amber and floral; shares mandarin orange and patchouli.
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What people
are saying.
Still under the radar: loved by 25%, disliked or hated by 28%.