BLACK OPIUM EAU DE PARFUM
A WARM & SPICY FRAGRANCE WITH COFFEE, WHITE FLOWERS, & VANILLA Black Opium Eau de Parfum is the seductively intoxicating women’s fragrance. The opening notes of adrenaline-rich coffee and the sweet s ... Read full description
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WHAT IT IS
BLACK OPIUM EAU DE PARFUM is the iconic coffee-floral women’s fragrance by Yves Saint Laurent, that redefines femininity with bold sensuality. A warm and spicy blend where the intensity of black coffee notes meets the creamy sweetness of vanilla bourbon and the delicate allure of Arabian jasmine. Energizing yet addictive, this perfume captures the electrifying spirit of the modern, fearless woman who embraces the night.
THE INSPIRATION
Irresistible and daring, this fragrance embodies the audacious spirit of Yves Saint Laurent—a charismatic, confident woman with an unstoppable energy.
A Sensual Contrast of Light and Darkness
Breaking boundaries in perfumery, BLACK OPIUM pioneers a powerful coffee note, an ingredient rarely used in such intensity in a women's fragrance. The electrifying black coffee accord ignites the senses, blending seamlessly with the soft, sensual essence of white floral fragrances like orange blossom perfume and jasmine, deepened by the rich warmth of patchouli perfume, cedarwood, and white musk perfume. A rush of sensuality that lingers all night long.
A Bottle Designed to Shine All Night
Inspired by the iconic OPIUM fragrance from 1977, BLACK OPIUM is a black diamond in the rough—a dazzling mix of black glitter and intense lacquer that reveals a fiery, glowing center. Tactile and hypnotic, it fits effortlessly in your hand, becoming a part of you.
Olfactive family: Edible floral oriental
• Top Notes: Black coffee accord
• Heart Notes: Orange blossom
• Base notes: Cedarwood patchouli
TYPE
Women's Fragrance
YSL Beauté stands for more transparency and has decided to reveal 95% of the fragrance formula. The remaining 5% protects the perfumer's secret formula. Discover the olfactory notes:
ALCOHOL ● PARFUM / FRAGRANCE ● AQUA / WATER ● BENZYL SALICYLATE ● BENZYL ALCOHOL ● HYDROXYCITRONELLAL ● BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE ● HEXYL CINNAMAL ● LIMONENE ● LINALOOL ● GERANIOL ● CITRONELLOL ● CINNAMYL ALCOHOL ● METHYL ANTHRANILATE ● AMYL CINNAMAL ● CITRAL ● COUMARIN ● BENZYL BENZOATE ● CI 15985 / YELLOW 6 ● CI 17200 / RED 33
• For light intensity: Spray in a cloud around your head and shoulders, letting the fragrance settle gently around you for a soft, alluring trail.
• For medium intensity: Mist in a Y-shape across your body, from one shoulder to the other. If wearing jewelry, this is a great alternative to applying directly on your neck.
• For added intensity: Apply directly to pulse points (wrists, inner elbows, and lower neck), where body heat enhances the notes of vanilla, coffee bean, and orange blossom. For an intensified scent, include your shoulders and back to amplify the fragrance trail.
OTHER APPLICATION TIPS
Enhance Your Fragrance Experience
Hair & Accessories: Mist your hairbrush or hair accessories for a soft, lingering scent.
Garments: Spray the inside of your jacket or coat for a subtle, long-lasting fragrance.
Scarves: Lightly mist a scarf and wrap it around your neck for a delicate diffusion of scent.
Bathing Ritual: Spritz into warm bath water for an indulgent warm gourmand perfume experience.
•This product contains Bourbon vanilla infusion sustainably sourced from Madagascar and patchouli heart sustainably sourced from Indonesia
•This product contains vegetal based alcohol sourced in France
•Bottle without cap is made from a minimum of 15% recycled glass
•The carboard used for the recyclable box is FSC™ MIX Certified. By using an FSC™ certified cardboard for the boxes, YVES SAINT LAURENT BEAUTY supports forest management that respects people and nature
•This product is manufactured in a factory in France powered by 100% renewable energy*
*At the end of 2022. Find more information on the Universal Registration Document.
THE BEST-SELLER COFFEE-FLORAL ICON
As thrilling as that first shot of caffeine, BLACK OPIUM plays on the radical tension between the dark bitterness of coffee bean, the luminescence femininity of white flowers a daring contrast of light and dark, enriched by the sensual appeal of vanilla for long lasting pleasure. A precious juice encapsulated inside a shimmering black glitter bottle, as if dressed in sequins. A scent of desire, of always wanting more, never quite enough.
Crafted by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp and Honorine Blanc.
