Yves Saint Laurent 2021 EDP

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Black Opium Zebra Collector

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

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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Zebra Collector is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, and Honorine Blanc. Black Opium Zebra Collector 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 Zebra Collector carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Don't fall for the fancy bottle - this 'collector's edition' is exactly the same as the original Black Opium. If you loved it before, you'll love it again. If you didn't, move along.
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  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Modern
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Black Opium Zebra Collector 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:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Built on sweet, white floral and soft spicy - a composition that sits best in spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its sweet and strong gourmand accords, this fragrance is best suited for evenings out, like dates or formal events, where it can make a statement without being overpowering. It's a bit too bold and rich for office wear, and certainly not for 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.

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

Opening with a juicy pear and a surprising kick of pink pepper, this fragrance quickly delves into its heart of creamy almond and rich coffee. White florals, especially jasmine, bloom alongside a hint of liquorice, before settling into a warm, inviting base of vanilla, patchouli, and soft cashmere wood. It's a sweet, gourmand experience with a lingering depth.

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