Black Opium Le Parfum
Yves Saint Laurent by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine BlancScentArt
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.
An unmistakable, retro power scent that polarises with its nuclear longevity and syrupy, spicy vanilla blast. It's a nostalgic, brazen classic that commands attention and divides opinion.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 22% |
| Floral | 27% | 23% |
| Fruity | 12% | 3% |
| Green | 3% | 4% |
| Sweet | 33% | 30% |
| Warm | 16% | 16% |
| Woody | 3% | 10% |
| Earthy | 10% | 7% |
| Animalic | 3% | 3% |
| Fresh | 15% | 16% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
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
The dense sweetness and warm spicy vanilla heart make this best for cold weather, where its power and richness are comfortable. It can be cloying in heat, but works well in fall and especially winter.
Occasions
Its high projection and strong sweet profile make it too much for the office or sport, but it fits bold casual wear and nightlife. It's polarising as a date scent, memorable but not subtle.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Sweet, White Floral accords and Vanilla, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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