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Yves Saint Laurent

Black Opium Eau de Toilette

2014 · For women · Sweet & Gourmand

Black Opium Eau de Toilette 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, launched in 2014, is Yves Saint Laurent's modern take on the oriental vanilla family. The opening is bright and slightly spicy, with pear, pink pepper, and orange blossom. This quickly gives way to a heart of coffee, jasmine, bitter almond, and licorice—a distinctive blend that balances dark, roasted facets with floral sweetness. The base is rich and comforting, built on vanilla, patchouli, cashmere wood, and cedar. The coffee and vanilla duo is the signature here, making it a gourmand-leaning scent with a warm, addictive quality.

Collectors who appreciate sweet, cozy fragrances with a bit of edge will find Black Opium compelling. It suits evening wear, cool weather, and those who want a scent that feels both contemporary and slightly rebellious. The prominent vanilla (100%) and coffee (87%) accords mean it's unapologetically sweet and roasted, so it's best for someone who enjoys gourmand profiles. If you're building a collection around modern classics, this is a solid representation of the 2010s oriental vanilla trend.

中文簡介

Black Opium 係 Yves Saint Laurent 喺 2014 年推出嘅東方香草調香水。前調係梨、粉紅胡椒同橙花,帶嚟明亮微辣嘅開場。中調嘅咖啡、茉莉、苦杏仁同甘草,將烘焙香同花香結合,營造出獨特嘅對比。基調用雲呢拿、廣藿香、喀什米爾木同雪松,溫暖又舒服。咖啡同雲呢拿嘅組合係呢支香嘅標誌,適合鍾意甜美食調嘅人。

呢支香適合夜晚、涼爽天氣使用,氣質現代得嚟帶啲叛逆。如果你鍾意甜而不膩、有咖啡香嘅香水,Black Opium 會係一個好選擇。

Reference data

HouseYves Saint Laurent
NameBlack Opium Eau de Toilette
Launched2014
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familySweet & Gourmand
Notes recorded11
Accords10
Also known as黑鸦片, Black Opium

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What are the notes in Black Opium Eau de Toilette?

Black Opium Eau de Toilette 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 Eau de Toilette have?

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

When was Black Opium Eau de Toilette launched?

Black Opium Eau de Toilette by Yves Saint Laurent was first released in 2014.

What does Black Opium Eau de Toilette smell like?

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

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Observed range$76 – $112 USD
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