Description Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum is a captivating, best-selling warm and spicy fragrance, known for its radical tension between adrenaline-rich black coffee and the sweet softness of white flowers and vanilla. Fragrance Profile & Notes The scent is an addictive floral gourmand, described by Yves Saint Laurent Beauty as intensely seductive, urban, and perfect for evening wear. It offers a modern and edgy take on femininity, with a strong, long-lasting trail. Note Type Description Top Notes The initial impression includes notes of pear accord and mandarin essence, providing a sweet, fruity opening, sometimes with a hint of pink pepper. Heart Notes The core of the fragrance features the softness of a white floral bouquet, including orange blossom and jasmine absolute, which balances the strength of the other notes. Base Notes The foundation is where the iconic contrast lies, with a prominent black coffee accord, sensual Bourbon vanilla infusion, and warm, woody notes of patchouli heart, cedarwood essence, and white musk.



