Yves Saint Laurent 2019 EDP

F ££ Acquired

Black Opium Intense

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

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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, and Honorine Blanc. Black Opium Intense opens with Absinth and Boysenberry, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Coffee, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Licorice. Yves Saint Laurent's Black Opium Intense carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Black Opium Intense amps up the original's signature coffee-vanilla with an absinth twist, creating a rich, decadent, and unforgettable night-out statement. Not for the shy, this is a modern femme fatale in a bottle.
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Confident
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
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Black Opium Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Sweet
100%
Gourmand
88%
Floral
70%
Warm Spicy
65%
Fruity
50%
Woody
45%

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Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

The deep coffee, vanilla, and absinth notes, along with its pronounced sweetness and warmth, make this ideal for fall and winter, while the berry and floral heart gives it enough lift for spring. It can be heavy and cloying in hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This is a seductive, bold scent that shines for evening, date, and formal occasions due to its intense sweetness and projection. It's too powerful for most office or sport situations.

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A hypnotic swirl of bitter absinth and juicy boysenberry opens the night, quickly melting into heady jasmine sambac and licorice for a narcotic heart. The base is a luscious overdose of black coffee, creamy vanilla, almond, and sandalwood, all cloaked in a deep, sweet, and almost boozy warmth. Mysterious, addictive, and unapologetically bold, Black Opium Intense leaves a magnetic, gourmand trail that lingers long into the after-hours.

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