Black Opium Le Parfum
Yves Saint Laurent by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc
Black Opium Le Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | M |
| 2022 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
9pm
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Which Should You Buy?
A decadent, ultra-rich vanilla bomb shot through with coffee and spice, Black Opium Le Parfum is unapologetically bold and intoxicating, perfect for cold nights and making a seductive statement.
9pm is a gourmand powerhouse that delivers club-ready sweetness, bold projection, and addictive warmth for a fraction of designer prices. Playful, loud, and utterly crowd-pleasing.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 10% |
| Floral | 27% | 31% |
| Fruity | 12% | 7% |
| Green | 3% | 9% |
| Sweet | 33% | 31% |
| Warm | 16% | 14% |
| Woody | 3% | 5% |
| Earthy | 10% | 9% |
| Animalic | 3% | 3% |
| Fresh | 15% | 21% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The dense vanilla, coffee and spicy accords are best suited for cold weather, making this a powerhouse for winter and cozy fall nights. Its richness and warmth may be cloying in summer, while spring is passable for nighttime wear.
Occasions
This is a statement scent ideal for formal evenings, parties, and romantic dates where its bold, sensual presence shines. Its intensity and sweetness are overpowering for office or sport.
Seasons
9pm's sweet vanilla, tonka bean, and warm spice profile make it ideal for fall and winter, providing coziness and projection in cooler air. It can work in spring's mildness but is too dense and sweet for most summer days.
Occasions
Its bold sweetness and strong sillage make 9pm an attention-grabbing choice for dates and nights out. It's too loud for most offices or active/sport settings, but can suit casual and some semi-formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Sweet accords and Vanilla, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
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