Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent

for women

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium is an oriental favorite with sweet vanilla, coffee warmth, and a lively edge that feels made for nights out.

Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent

Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent

1.7 oz EDP Spray
$131.00 USD
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Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent
  • Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent
Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent
$131.00 USD

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Scent Dossier

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium is a warm oriental fragrance built around vanilla, coffee, and soft woods, with a brighter touch from pear and orange blossom. It wears with a sweet, inviting character that feels more playful than heavy, making it a strong pick for date nights, parties, and evenings out. This is the kind of scent that adds personality without turning overly dark, especially if you enjoy gourmand warmth with a confident feminine feel.

Accords

Vanilla
Coffee
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Woody
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A Scent For

This suits someone who likes fragrance with clear presence and a sweet, confident personality. It makes sense for shoppers who want a feminine evening scent that feels fun, flirtatious, and easy to enjoy rather than challenging. If you prefer cozy vanilla with a coffee edge, this is a very solid pick. Less ideal for someone who wants a barely-there skin scent, a crisp fresh profile, or something especially understated for daytime office wear.

Occasions

Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Party
Party

Seasons

Fall
Fall
Winter
Winter
Spring
Spring

Time

Night
Night

Sillage

Sillage
3/4
Strong

Longevity

Longevity
4/5
Long Lasting

When and Where

Reach for Black Opium on Fall and Winter nights, with Spring evenings also fitting nicely when the air is cooler. It feels most at home on date nights, parties, and nights out where a sweeter scent adds to the mood. With above-average longevity and noticeable but not overwhelming trail, it handles social settings well. I would skip it for hot weather, gym use, or very quiet close-quarters situations if you are sensitive to sweetness.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Pear
Pear
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper

Middle Notes

Coffee
Coffee
Jasmine
Jasmine
Licorice
Licorice

Base Notes

Cedar
Cedar
Patchouli
Patchouli
Vanilla
Vanilla

Deeper Detail

How it Opens

Black Opium comes in with a sweet, lively rush that feels energetic rather than dense. Pear adds a juicy brightness, orange blossom gives it a soft floral lift, and pink pepper brings a mild spark that keeps the sweetness from feeling flat. The overall effect is warm, feminine, and attention-getting without being harsh. It quickly sets a dressed-up mood, but still feels fun and approachable instead of overly serious or formal.
How it develops

Once it settles, the coffee becomes more noticeable and gives the fragrance its signature cozy depth. Jasmine keeps the middle from turning too edible, while licorice adds a slightly darker, more grown-up twist. In the drydown, vanilla stays front and center with cedar and patchouli adding a dry woody base; patchouli here reads earthy and deep rather than dirty. It stays rich, sweet, and warm on skin instead of becoming airy or clean.
History

Black Opium launched in 2014 from Yves Saint Laurent and quickly became one of the brand’s most recognizable modern women’s scents. Positioned as a bold, nightlife-friendly oriental, it leans into sweet vanilla and coffee rather than classic powdery dressiness. Many wearers describe it as a go-to choice when they want something feminine, warm, and clearly noticeable without feeling too formal.
Perfumier

Nathalie Lorson Marie Salamagne
Country of Origin

France
Year Created

2014

Our Verdict

Buy it if you want a warm, sweet evening fragrance with coffee, vanilla, and enough woody depth to keep it from feeling sugary. Skip it if you want something airy, ultra-fresh, or subtle enough to disappear into the background.

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