Black Opium – Yves Saint Laurent
Black Opium is a seductive gourmand fragrance that blends rich coffee, creamy vanilla, and soft white florals into an irresistibly addictive scent. It opens with juicy pear, sparkling pink pepper, and luminous orange blossom before revealing a heart of bold coffee, delicate jasmine, bitter almond, and smooth licorice. As it settles, warm vanilla, earthy patchouli, cashmere wood, and cedar create a sensual, cozy finish that lingers beautifully on the skin.
The Fragrance Room Take: Black Opium is confidence in a bottle. It smells like sipping a vanilla latte before a glamorous night out—sweet, creamy, slightly spicy, and effortlessly sexy. The coffee note gives it depth while the vanilla keeps it warm and inviting. If you love fragrances that turn heads and earn compliments, this is an iconic choice.
Fragrance Family: Warm Gourmand
Top Notes: Pear, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom
Heart Notes: Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond, Licorice
Base Notes: Vanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, Cedar
Best For: 🍂 Fall • ❄️ Winter • 🌙 Evening • 💖 Date Night • 🍸 Nights Out • ✨ Special Occasions
Longevity: 8–10 Hours
Projection: Moderate to Strong
Sillage: Strong
Perfect For: Anyone who loves rich coffee and creamy vanilla fragrances with a seductive, feminine edge. Black Opium is ideal for cooler weather and evening wear, leaving behind a warm, addictive trail that’s sweet without feeling overly sugary.
Approximate spray count:
2 mL — 45 sprays
5 mL — 100 sprays
10 mL — 205 sprays