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Yves Saint Laurent

Black Opium Floral Shock

2014 · For women · Sweet & Gourmand

Black Opium Floral Shock 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 accordsvanilla, coffee, sweet
Key notesCoffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond, Licorice
Community rating3.94/5 from 34,955 votes

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Accord profile

vanilla14%coffee12%sweet12%white floral11%warm spicy10%soft spicy9%woody9%fruity9%balsamic7%powdery7%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Black Opium Floral Shock, launched in 2014, is a flanker in Yves Saint Laurent's Black Opium line, which debuted in 2014. This oriental vanilla fragrance opens with pear, pink pepper, and orange blossom, leading to a heart of coffee, jasmine, bitter almond, and licorice. The base combines vanilla, patchouli, cashmere wood, and cedar. The composition is dominated by vanilla (100%), followed by coffee (87%), sweet (83%), white floral (77%), warm spicy (75%), and soft spicy (66%) accords. The coffee and vanilla create a gourmand feel, while the florals and spices add complexity. This scent suits women who enjoy sweet, warm, and slightly spicy fragrances with a coffee twist. It's versatile for evening wear or cooler weather, appealing to collectors of gourmand orientals. The bitter almond and licorice add a unique edge, making it a distinctive yet accessible choice for those exploring the Black Opium range.

中文簡介

Black Opium Floral Shock 於2014年推出,屬東方香草調。前調為梨、粉紅胡椒與橙花,中調是咖啡、茉莉、苦杏仁與甘草,基調則有雲呢拿、廣藿香、喀什米爾木與雪松。整體以雲呢拿(100%)為主導,咖啡(87%)、甜香(83%)、白花(77%)、暖辛(75%)與軟辛(66%)緊隨其後。咖啡與雲呢拿帶來美食感,花香與辛香增添層次。適合喜歡甜美溫暖、帶咖啡氣息的女性,尤其適合晚間或涼爽天氣使用。對於鍾情美食東方調的收藏家而言,苦杏仁與甘草的加入令此香更獨特,是Black Opium系列中值得一試的選擇。

Reference data

HouseYves Saint Laurent
NameBlack Opium Floral Shock
Launched2014
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familySweet & Gourmand
Notes recorded11
Accords10

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What are the notes in Black Opium Floral Shock?

Black Opium Floral Shock 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 Floral Shock have?

The dominant accords recorded for Black Opium Floral Shock are vanilla (100.0%); coffee (87.1%); sweet (83.2%); white floral (76.6%); warm spicy (74.9%).

When was Black Opium Floral Shock launched?

Black Opium Floral Shock by Yves Saint Laurent was first released in 2014.

What does Black Opium Floral Shock smell like?

Black Opium Floral Shock is recorded as a sweet & gourmand fragrance, centred on Coffee, Jasmine and Bitter Almond.

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