Yves Saint Laurent 2022 EDP

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Black Opium Illicit Green

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

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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Honorine Blanc, and Olivier Cresp. Black Opium Illicit Green opens with Mandarin, Fig Leaf, and Pear, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Fig, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, and Coffee. Yves Saint Laurent's Black Opium Illicit Green carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A surprisingly zesty twist on the Black Opium DNA, Illicit Green is a creamy, figgy gourmand with a shot of green juice and coffee. Flirty, lively, and addictive for those who want their sweetness with a modern, fresh bite.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Playful
  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Energetic
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Black Opium Illicit Green 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The lush green and juicy fruity notes make it lively for spring, while the gourmand sweetness and coffee-vanilla base add depth for fall. It's versatile enough for cooler summer evenings and mild winter days, but not ideal for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual

Best worn on dates or casual outings where its playful, sweet energy shines. Suitable for the office in moderation, but the creamy gourmand and projection make it less optimal for formal or sporty settings.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol, Parfum / Fragrance, Aqua / Water, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Methyl Anthranilate, Amyl Cinnamal, Citral, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Benzyl Benzoate, Coumarin, Farnesol, Ci 19140 / Yellow 5, Ci 42090 / Blue 1 (F.I.L. Y283292/1).

Another shop's list names the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Black Opium Illicit Green Eau de Parfum spins the iconic coffee and vanilla signature into something uniquely vibrant and playful. Lush fig leaf and juicy green mandarin sparkle in the opening, leading to a creamy, slightly tropical heart of fig and white florals. The base is rich with coffee, vanilla, and a touch of praline, creating a smooth, lactonic sweetness balanced by airy green freshness. The effect is both uplifting and comforting, perfect for those who love a gourmand with a bold, juicy twist.

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