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 coffee-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.
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Coffee
81%
Vanilla
74%
Cacao
74%
White Floral
69%
Patchouli
57%

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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.

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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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