Yves Saint Laurent 2018 EDP

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Black Opium Gold Attraction Edition

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

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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Gold Attraction Edition is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, and Honorine Blanc. Black Opium Gold Attraction 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 Gold Attraction Edition carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Seriously, YSL, just make this bottle design standard already. The scent is a familiar comfort, but the gold attraction bottle version is clearly a fan favourite for its chic, edgy vibes, blowing the original's 'sparkly tacky' look out of the water.
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  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Bold
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Black Opium Gold Attraction 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Strong
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 soft spicy - a composition that sits best in spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

This is a rich, sweet, and woody fragrance, making it a stellar choice for dates or evening casual wear, but perhaps a bit much for a formal office setting. Its warmth and depth shine best in more intimate or relaxed environments.

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

Black Opium Gold Attraction kicks off with a subtly sweet burst of pear and orange blossom, gently spiced by pink pepper. The heart deepens quickly into the signature coffee and vanilla blend, swirled with creamy almond and a seductive hint of licorice and white floral jasmine. It settles into a warm, woody embrace of cashmere wood, cedar, and earthy patchouli, making for a rich and comforting finish.

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