Black Opium EDP by Yves Saint Laurent

Name: Black Opium EDP
Brand: Yves Saint Laurent
Rating: 7.1 (2234 reviews)

2014for women

Perfumers: Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp and Honorine Blanc

7.1/10

2,234 ratingsMost rate it 7 of 10

Black Opium EDP by Yves Saint Laurent is a popular Sweet Gourmand fragrance for women. It was introduced in 2014. The composition is by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp and Honorine Blanc. Top notes are Orange blossom and Pink pepper; middle notes are Jasmine and Coffee; base notes are Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar. It is best suited to autumn and winter. Most wearers rate it very long-lasting, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 8/10: very long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and winter (78% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly women, 64% of votes
Smells mainly: sweet, gourmand, floral

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

7 notes

Black Opium EDP features 7 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

2,234 ratings

7.1

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Longevity

1,873 ratings

7.5

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Sillage

1,863 ratings

7.3

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

1,564 season votes

Spring16%
Summer6%
Autumn39%
Winter39%

Who wears it

Men0%
Unisex36%
Women64%

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