Acquired

Yves Saint Laurent 2014 EDP

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Black Opium

Name: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
Brand: Yves Saint Laurent
Availability: InStock

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

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, and Honorine Blanc. Black Opium 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 carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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.

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Sensual
Bold
Confident
Modern
Cozy

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Sweet

85%

White Floral

70%

Warm Spicy

65%

Woody

50%

Fruity

40%

Balsamic

35%

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Performance

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:

Fall Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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.

Best Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

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.

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About

Black Opium Eau de Parfum is a magnetic blend of addictive coffee liqueur and creamy vanilla, shot through with juicy pear and a floral heart of jasmine and orange blossom. Pink pepper spices up the opening, while a plush base of patchouli, cashmere wood, and cedar adds warmth and depth. The result is a bold, sensual fragrance that radiates confidence and modern glamour, enveloping the wearer in a sweet, slightly dark embrace. Perfect for cool evenings, it leaves a memorable, lingering trail.