Black Opium Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent
Women 2022
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Black Opium Le Parfum Released in 2022 by Yves Saint Laurent, Black Opium Le Parfum is a women's fragrance built around vanilla and coffee. It was created by Nathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp, Marie Salamagne and Honorine Blanc. The idea is to turn up the richness: a cozy, sweet warmth framed by bright white flowers and a spiced fruity opening. It…
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Key notes
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Top
Pear
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Heart
Jasmine Sambac (Sampaguita)
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Base
Madagascar Vanilla
Community
3,400 votes
- Positive 83%
- Negative 6.5%
- Neutral 10%
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Leading answer I own it
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Leading answer Love it
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Season
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Time of day
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About Black Opium Le Parfum
Black Opium Le Parfum
Released in 2022 by Yves Saint Laurent, Black Opium Le Parfum is a women's fragrance built around vanilla and coffee. It was created by Nathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp, Marie Salamagne and Honorine Blanc.
The idea is to turn up the richness: a cozy, sweet warmth framed by bright white flowers and a spiced fruity opening.
It opens with pear, cinnamon and green mandarin. Juicy pear meets sparkling citrus, while cinnamon adds instant heat. The start feels fruity, citrusy and warmly spiced.
The heart shifts to sambac jasmine, solar notes and orange blossom. The white florals turn luminous and sun-warmed, softening the spice and keeping the sweetness airy.
The drydown holds the signature: Madagascar vanilla, Bourbon vanilla and vanilla absolute, plus coffee, vanilla orchid and patchouli. The vanilla layers look creamy, powdery and balsamic, coffee brings roasted depth, and patchouli gives structure.
Overall it reads vanillic, sweet and warm-spicy with clear coffee, white floral, powdery, cinnamon, fruity and balsamic facets. A nighttime, cold-weather style with an enveloping, sensual trail.
Made for women who love gourmand vanilla, coffee notes and sweet white florals. A strong pick for evening wear when you want warmth, sweetness and presence.
By layering triple vanilla over coffee and bright florals, Le Parfum delivers the richest take on the Black Opium theme — smooth, warm and built for after dark.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
963 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
907 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
969 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
889 votes
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