Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum

for women

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum is an Oriental scent for women that leans rich, sweet, and coffee-warm for nights when you want real presence.

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum

1.7 oz EDP Spray
$145.00 USD
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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum
  • Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum
  • Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum
$145.00 USD

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Scent Dossier

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum is a rich Oriental fragrance built around deep vanilla, sweet coffee warmth, and soft white florals. It wears with clear evening energy, feeling fuller and more indulgent than a light everyday scent. Best in Fall and Winter, it suits date nights, parties, and going-out plans where you want something noticeable but still smooth on skin. Expect strong staying power and a warm, dessert-like finish rather than crisp freshness.

Accords

Vanilla
Sweet
Coffee
Warm Spicy
White Floral
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A Scent For

This fits someone who enjoys sweetness with real weight behind it and wants a scent that feels dressed up without being hard to understand. It suits confident evening wear, nights out, and anyone who likes vanilla made darker by coffee and spice. Many wearers describe it as comforting and sexy at the same time. Not the right pick if you want a barely-there office scent or anything dry, crisp, and low-key.

Occasions

Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Party
Party

Seasons

Fall
Fall
Winter
Winter

Time

Night
Night

Sillage

Sillage
3/4
Strong

Longevity

Longevity
4/5
Long Lasting

When and Where

Fall and Winter are where this makes the most sense, especially after dark when cooler air helps the vanilla, spice, and coffee feel inviting instead of dense. It is a natural fit for date nights, parties, and evening plans where a softer daytime scent might disappear. With its stronger presence and sweet warmth, it can feel too rich for hot weather, gym wear, or tight professional spaces where you need something lighter and quieter.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Green Mandarin
Green Mandarin
Pear
Pear

Middle Notes

Jasmine Sambac
Jasmine Sambac
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Solar Notes
Solar Notes

Base Notes

Bourbon Vanilla
Bourbon Vanilla
Coffee
Coffee
Patchouli
Patchouli
Vanilla
Vanilla

Deeper Detail

How it Opens

You get a sweet, warm rush right away, with pear adding a juicy edge while green mandarin keeps it from turning heavy too fast. Cinnamon gives the start a spiced kick that feels cozy rather than sharp. The overall effect is bold, feminine, and clearly geared toward nighttime, with more richness than freshness. It does not come across airy or understated, so you notice the vanilla-coffee direction almost immediately.
How it develops

After a few minutes, the fruity sparkle settles and the scent gets creamier, deeper, and more wrapped in vanilla. Coffee becomes more obvious here, adding a roasted, slightly bitter edge that stops the sweetness from feeling flat. White florals keep the middle from getting too dense, but this stays firmly warm and full-bodied on skin. Patchouli in the base brings an earthy depth, meaning it feels richer as it wears rather than cleaner or lighter.
History

Launched in 2022, Black Opium Le Parfum sits in Yves Saint Laurent’s Black Opium lineup as a deeper, more indulgent take on the brand’s popular sweet coffee style. It stays firmly in the mainstream designer space, aimed at shoppers who want a bold, feminine night scent with familiar appeal rather than something experimental or niche-leaning.
Perfumier

Nathalie Lorson Olivier Cresp
Country of Origin

France
Year Created

2022

Our Verdict

Buy it if you want a warm, sweet night fragrance with noticeable coffee-vanilla depth and solid staying power. Skip it if you prefer fresh daytime scents or anything subtle, airy, and restrained.

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