Yves Saint Laurent
Black Opium
Verified April 2026
Composition
The Olfactory Pyramid
The Opening
Top
- Pear
- Pink Pepper
- Orange Blossom
A sharp, initial impression—volatile accords that arrive first and set the emotional temperature of the wear.
The Soul
Heart
- Coffee
- Jasmine
- Bitter Almond
- Licorice
The core character of the fragrance—where the blend deepens, blooms, and tells its true story.
The Memory
Base
- Vanilla
- Patchouli
- Cedar
- Cashmere Wood
What lingers in the air and on skin—warm, resinous, or musky notes that become your private signature.
Scent profile
Year of launch
2014
Market segment
Designer Original
Sensory performance
Benchmark radar
Human-scaled ratings from 1 (subtle) to 5 (pronounced)—longevity, sillage, and projection.
- Longevity5/5
- Sillage4/5
- Projection4/5
Verified human evidence
Evaluated in an energetic evening environment. The sweet coffee burst cuts through cold air beautifully, projecting strong for 4 hours and leaving a warm, white-floral vanilla trace overnight.
The Narrative
Scent Story
Summary
A bold, intoxicating collision of coffee and cosmic energy. Zesty pear and pink pepper ignite into a rich heart of roasted coffee and jasmine, settling into a warm, magnetic trail of vanilla.
The arrival is a bold, intoxicating burst of black coffee and zesty pear, offering a modern and confident introduction that feels both sweet and strong. It is the scent of a woman who says "Yes" to her own power and effortless elegance in the heart of the night.
The journey transitions into a chic and airy heart of jasmine and orange blossom, blooming with a sheer, floral luminosity. This stage is a masterclass in modern femininity—graceful, refined, and undeniably magnetic under the city lights.
The dry down land in a warm, persistent base of vanilla and patchouli, lingering on the skin with a soft but commanding presence. It is a fragrance of timeless sophistication, a quiet but powerful statement of chic, modern luxury.
The Alchemist
Master Perfumer
EST 2026
Aesthetics
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