Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum 30ml is one of the defining contemporary feminine fragrances — a confident, gourmand-oriental signature launched in 2014 and signed by master perfumers Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp and Honorine Blanc. Built around an instantly recognisable coffee accord, it pairs pink pepper at the top with a heart of orange blossom and jasmine, before settling into a sweet, addictive base of vanilla, patchouli and cedar.
About Black Opium
Yves Saint Laurent founded his eponymous fashion house in Paris in 1961, and the brand's fragrance line — produced under licence by L'Oréal Luxe — has been one of the most influential in modern perfumery. Black Opium launched in 2014 as a deliberately rebellious, modern reinterpretation of the iconic 1977 Opium DNA — turning a classical opulent oriental into a contemporary, club-and-evening-ready signature.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Pink Pepper
- Heart: Coffee, Orange Blossom, Jasmine
- Base: Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedar
Olfactory family: Oriental Vanilla Gourmand | Launched: 2014 | Perfumers: Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc
Who it's for
Black Opium suits women looking for a confident, evening-leaning signature with strong projection and a smooth, slightly indulgent gourmand drydown. The composition is at its best in autumn and winter, ideal for date-night, dinner and party contexts, and pairs naturally with bold or dressed-up wardrobes. Anyone drawn to fragrances such as Carolina Herrera Good Girl or Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Intense will recognise the territory. The 30ml format is a sensible first bottle or travel companion.
How to wear it
Hold the bottle around 15 cm from the skin and spray onto pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears. Apply to clean, moisturised skin straight after a shower for the longest wear. Black Opium is potent: two sprays usually balance well; the coffee-and-vanilla drydown develops on warm skin and rewards a moderate, considered hand.
Specifications
- Size: 30ml
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum
- Gender: Women
- Brand: Yves Saint Laurent
- Line: Black Opium
- Year: 2014
- Perfumers: Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc
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