Yves Saint Laurent 2022 Parfum

F Acquired

Black Opium Le Parfum

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

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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum is a Parfum launched in 2022, created by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, and Honorine Blanc. Black Opium Le Parfum opens with Mandarin, Cinnamon, and Pear, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Orchid, Vanilla, and Coffee. Yves Saint Laurent's Black Opium Le Parfum carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A decadent, ultra-rich vanilla bomb shot through with coffee and spice, Black Opium Le Parfum is unapologetically bold and intoxicating, perfect for cold nights and making a seductive statement.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
  • Luxurious
  • Romantic
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Black Opium Le Parfum 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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

The dense vanilla, coffee and spicy accords are best suited for cold weather, making this a powerhouse for winter and cozy fall nights. Its richness and warmth may be cloying in summer, while spring is passable for nighttime wear.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a statement scent ideal for formal evenings, parties, and romantic dates where its bold, sensual presence shines. Its intensity and sweetness are overpowering for office or sport.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

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 Le Parfum envelops the senses in a heady swirl of creamy Madagascar and Bourbon vanillas, fused with the signature coffee hit that defines the line. Cinnamon laces the opening with warmth, while juicy green mandarin and pear flicker briefly before melting into a lush, narcotic heart of white florals. The base is pure indulgence: a velvet blanket of vanilla, powder, and espresso, underscored by earthy patchouli. The result is addictive, opulent, and intensely comforting-made for after-dark adventures and endless winter nights.

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