Yves Saint Laurent 2016 EDP

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Black Opium Nuit Blanche

by Olivier Cresp

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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Nuit Blanche is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Olivier Cresp. Black Opium Nuit Blanche opens with Rice, Anise, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Peony, Coriander, and Coffee, and dries down to a base of Milk, Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Yves Saint Laurent's Black Opium Nuit Blanche carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A creamy, milky dream that many rate as the best Black Opium flanker. It’s a crying shame it was discontinued, as the hype is real for this addictive sweet treat.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Elegant
  • Gourmand
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Black Opium Nuit Blanche 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
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 Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet, milky gourmand nature makes it ideal for dates and casual outings, exuding a magnetic coziness. While some find it too strong for the office, its moderate projection and smoother profile compared to the original mean it can be worn with care in formal settings.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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 Nuit Blanche is a luxuriously smooth and lactonic take on the original, opening with spicy pepper and distinctive basmati rice, smoothed out by a gentle anise. The heart introduces a soft coffee alongside a subtle peony and orange blossom, warmed by coriander. The base is an indulgent caramel latte: creamy milk, rich caramel, sandalwood, and vanilla, all underpinned by a clean musk.

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