Black Opium EDP
Yves Saint Laurent by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc Original
Black Opium EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
339 Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
A powerhouse modern gourmand - Black Opium is an unapologetically bold, sweet, and sultry signature. The coffee-vanilla core is addictive, making it a go-to for nights out or whenever you want to command attention.
339 delivers YSL Black Opium's signature coffee-vanilla gourmand well at the top, though it settles into a much softer base than the bold designer original.
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Seasons
The deep sweetness, warm spicy notes, and rich coffee-vanilla core make this ideal for colder weather, especially fall and winter. Its heaviness can feel cloying in heat but works nicely in spring evenings.
Occasions
The bold, sweet, and sensual profile is best for dates and nights out, while formal settings suit its opulence. It's too attention-grabbing for the office and not appropriate for sporty or active scenarios.
Seasons
Warm gourmand-coffee profile suits cooler months.
Occasions
Bold and sensual enough for dates and evening office wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both share Pear, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom notes
Same building blocks, different overall character
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