Yves Saint Laurent 2019 EDP

F ££££ Acquired

Black Opium Exotic Illusion

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

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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Exotic Illusion is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Nathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc, and Marie Salamagne. Black Opium Exotic Illusion 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 Exotic Illusion carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Black Opium Exotic Illusion keeps the coffee and vanilla idea but adds pear, orange blossom and almond for a sweeter, brighter feel. It is sweet, warm and sensual, and it suits people who like gourmand florals with an edge.
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  • Sensual
  • Sweet
  • Gourmand
  • Seductive
  • Warm
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Black Opium Exotic Illusion 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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Black Opium Exotic Illusion opens with pear, orange blossom and pink pepper, a juicy, floral and lightly spicy start. The heart is coffee, licorice, jasmine and almond, which gives a dark, sweet and slightly nutty gourmand character alongside a white floral. The base is vanilla, cedar, patchouli and cashmere wood, a warm, creamy and woody finish. It is a sweet, coffee-led gourmand floral that moves from bright fruit to deep warmth.

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