Black Opium Exotic Illusion
Black Opium Exotic Illusion by Yves Saint Laurent was launched in 2014, a sweet & gourmand fragrance for women. Its accord profile is led by vanilla, coffee and sweet. Key notes: Coffee, Jasmine and Bitter Almond.
At a glance
| Dominant accords | vanilla, coffee, sweet |
|---|---|
| Key notes | Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond, Licorice |
| Community rating | 3.94/5 from 34,955 votes |
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About this fragrance
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Black Opium Exotic Illusion is a 2014 limited edition flanker that amplifies the original's coffee-vanilla core with a fruitier, spicier opening. The top notes of pear, pink pepper, and orange blossom introduce a bright, slightly peppery sweetness, while the heart doubles down on coffee, jasmine, bitter almond, and licorice for a dark, gourmand twist. The base of vanilla, patchouli, cashmere wood, and cedar provides a warm, woody foundation that lingers. Collector-focused, this edition is for those who love the original Black Opium but seek a more exotic, sweet-spicy variation. It suits evening wear and cooler months, appealing to fans of oriental vanilla fragrances with a coffee kick.
中文簡介
Black Opium Exotic Illusion 係2014年嘅限量版,以原版咖啡香草核心為基礎,加入梨、粉紅胡椒同橙花嘅果香辛辣開場。中調嘅咖啡、茉莉、苦杏仁同甘草交織出深邃嘅美食調,基調嘅雲呢拿、廣藿香、喀什米爾木同雪松則帶來溫暖木質餘韻。呢支香水適合鍾意原版Black Opium但想試吓更甜辣、更異國風情嘅收藏家。氣質性感神秘,適合夜晚場合同秋冬季節使用。
Reference data
| House | Yves Saint Laurent |
|---|---|
| Name | Black Opium Exotic Illusion |
| Launched | 2014 |
| Marketed as | For women |
| Dominant family | Sweet & Gourmand |
| Notes recorded | 11 |
| Accords | 10 |
Quick answers
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What are the notes in Black Opium Exotic Illusion?
Black Opium Exotic Illusion by Yves Saint Laurent: top notes are Pear, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom; heart notes are Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond and Licorice; base notes are Vanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Cedar.
What accords does Black Opium Exotic Illusion have?
The dominant accords recorded for Black Opium Exotic Illusion are vanilla (100.0%); coffee (87.1%); sweet (83.2%); white floral (76.6%); warm spicy (74.9%).
When was Black Opium Exotic Illusion launched?
Black Opium Exotic Illusion by Yves Saint Laurent was first released in 2014.
What does Black Opium Exotic Illusion smell like?
Black Opium Exotic Illusion is recorded as a sweet & gourmand fragrance, centred on Coffee, Jasmine and Bitter Almond.
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