Yves Saint Laurent 2021 EDP

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Black Opium Extreme

by Olivier Cresp

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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Extreme is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Olivier Cresp. Black Opium Extreme opens with Cacao Pod and Coffee, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Vanilla. Yves Saint Laurent's Black Opium Extreme carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Black Opium Extreme polarises, as a true YSL flanker should. For some, it's the rich, sophisticated gourmand the original should have been; for others, a patchouli bomb with weak performance. Love it or hate it, it's certainly a statement.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Black Opium Extreme Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Coffee53%
Cacao Pod47%
Heartas listed
Jasmine51%
Orange Blossom49%
Baseas listed
Vanilla59%
Patchouli41%

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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This is a rich, warm, and somewhat heavy fragrance, making it less suitable for office or sport. Its seductive gourmand profile and reported strong projection (for some, at least) lend themselves perfectly to date nights, evening engagements, and cooler weather formal 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

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

Black Opium Extreme takes the signature coffee note and cranks it to eleven, pairing it with dark cacao for an intense, almost bitter opening. As it settles, a sweet, creamy vanilla emerges, softened by whispers of jasmine and orange blossom. The dry down is a warm, enveloping blend of patchouli and sweet coffee, creating a mysterious yet addictive trail that lingers beautifully.

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