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Yves Saint Laurent

Black Opium with

2014 · For women · Sweet & Gourmand

Black Opium with 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

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

Black Opium, launched in 2014, is a modern oriental vanilla that has become a reference point for coffee-forward gourmands. The opening is bright and slightly sharp: pear and pink pepper spark against orange blossom, giving a fleeting lift before the heart takes over. That heart is the signature—roasted coffee, jasmine, bitter almond, and licorice—creating a dark, addictive brew that is simultaneously sweet and bitter. In the base, vanilla dominates (100% accord), wrapped in patchouli, cashmere wood, and cedar for a warm, slightly earthy finish. This is not a shy perfume; it projects and lasts, especially in cooler weather. It suits collectors who appreciate gourmand orientals with a noticeable coffee note, and those who want a contemporary classic that bridges designer and niche sensibilities. If you love vanilla but want it edgy, Black Opium delivers.

中文簡介

2014年推出嘅Black Opium,係東方香草調嘅現代經典。前調以梨、粉紅胡椒同橙花打開,帶嚟短暫嘅清亮感;跟住咖啡、茉莉、苦杏仁同甘草嘅中調成為主角,散發又甜又苦嘅誘人氣息。基調由雲呢拿(100%)、廣藿香、喀什米爾木同雪松組成,溫暖而帶木質底蘊。呢支香水唔含蓄,投射力強,留香持久,尤其適合涼爽天氣。適合鍾意美食調、咖啡香同東方調嘅收藏家,亦適合想搵一支介乎設計師與小眾之間嘅當代經典。

Reference data

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

Quick answers

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What are the notes in Black Opium with?

Black Opium with 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 with have?

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

When was Black Opium with launched?

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

What does Black Opium with smell like?

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

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