Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium

Product Overview

Black Opium Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is the iconic fragrance that transformed coffee into one of modern perfumery’s most recognisable feminine signatures.

Created as an invitation to own the night, Black Opium embodies the energy, confidence and magnetic attitude of the YSL woman. Its distinctive coffee-floral identity broke with traditional ideas of feminine fragrance, pairing the intensity of espresso with luminous white flowers and sensual vanilla.

Bold, glamorous and instantly recognisable, Black Opium has become a defining fragrance within the Yves Saint Laurent collection, designed for the woman who steps naturally into the spotlight.

What Does Black Opium Smell Like?

Black Opium opens with juicy pear and pink pepper, creating a bright, slightly spicy sweetness. Orange blossom adds a luminous floral quality that begins to soften the energetic opening.

As it develops, dark roasted coffee becomes the defining note, bringing a rich, bitter intensity reminiscent of freshly brewed espresso. Jasmine adds sensual white floral warmth, while bitter almond and liquorice contribute darker, subtly sweet nuances.

In the dry down, vanilla wraps the coffee in smooth gourmand sweetness. Patchouli adds earthy depth, while cedar and cashmere wood provide a warm woody foundation. The result is an addictive coffee-floral fragrance with creamy vanilla, sensual florals and a dark, warm finish.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

Pear, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom

Heart Notes

Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond, Liquorice

Base Notes

Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Cashmere Wood

Fragrance Family

Floral Coffee Vanilla

When to Wear Black Opium

Black Opium is particularly well suited to autumn and winter, when its coffee, vanilla and warm woods feel rich and enveloping.

Its bold, sensual character makes it a natural choice for evenings, date nights, parties and nights out, although its enduring popularity also makes it an easy signature fragrance for anyone who loves sweet coffee scents.

Our perfume decants
Our perfume decants are a simple way to explore niche and luxury fragrances before committing to a full-sized bottle. Your fragrance is freshly decanted into a travel-size spray bottle, available in 1ml, 2ml, 3ml, 5ml, or 10ml sizes.

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