Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Intense Eau de Parfum 30ml is the bolder, deeper interpretation of YSL's iconic Black Opium signature. The composition opens on an electrifying top of blue absinthe and boysenberry, develops through a vibrant heart of jasmine sambac, orange blossom and adrenaline-rich black coffee, and settles into a sensual, addictive drydown of sandalwood, liquorice and vanilla — confident, intense and unapologetically modern.
About Yves Saint Laurent
Founded in Paris in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, YSL revolutionised modern fashion. The brand's fragrances — now produced by L'Oréal Luxe — extend that audacious sensibility. Black Opium, launched in 2014, became one of the defining feminine fragrances of its decade, and the Intense flanker amplifies that signature into deeper, more seductive territory.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Blue Absinthe, Boysenberry
- Heart: Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom, Black Coffee
- Base: Sandalwood, Liquorice, Vanilla
Olfactory family: Oriental Vanilla / Gourmand | Range: Black Opium Intense
Who it's for
Black Opium Intense suits women who love the original Black Opium but want a deeper, more seductive signature — fans of coffee-and-vanilla compositions with a confident, character-driven personality. Ideal for autumn and winter evenings, date nights and special occasions where a polished, statement-making fragrance feels appropriate. The travel-friendly 30ml format suits handbag carry.
How to wear it
- Spray onto pulse points — wrists, base of the neck and behind the ears — at around 15cm
- Apply over moisturised skin to extend longevity
- Avoid rubbing wrists together to preserve the absinthe-boysenberry top
- Two sprays is typically plenty; the EDP Intense projects strongly into the evening
Specifications
- Size: 30ml
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum Intense
- Gender: Women
- Brand: Yves Saint Laurent
- Family: Oriental Vanilla Gourmand
