Yves Saint Laurent 2017 EDP

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Black Opium Dazzling Lights Edition

by Nathalie Lorson , Marie Salamagne , Olivier Cresp , Honorine Blanc

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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Dazzling Lights Edition is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, and Honorine Blanc. Black Opium Dazzling Lights Edition opens with Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper, and Pear, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Coffee, Licorice, and Almond, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Yves Saint Laurent's Black Opium Dazzling Lights Edition carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Seriously, YSL? Another Black Opium flanker that smells exactly like the original. While it's a popular scent profile, this edition really just highlights the cynical marketing playbook of repackaging the same juice in a 'new' bottle.
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  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Modern
  • Confident
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Black Opium Dazzling Lights Edition Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Built on woody, sweet and white floral - a composition that sits best in spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet, woody, and warm spicy accords make it a strong choice for date nights and casual outings, offering a seductive yet comforting presence. While generally too prominent for a conservative office, it could be dialled back for evening events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

A familiar and comforting blend, Black Opium Dazzling Lights opens with a spark of pink pepper and sweet pear, balanced by the gentle glow of orange blossom. The heart brews a rich coffee note with delicate jasmine and a hint of intriguing licorice, softened by almond. It settles into a warm, inviting base of vanilla and cashmere wood, underpinned by earthy patchouli and sturdy cedar, making for a creamy, gourmand-leaning experience.

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