Yves-Saint-Laurent

Black Opium Le Parfum

for women

Black Opium Le Parfum smells deep and bold with vanilla and warm spicy accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels easy to wear year-round from day to evening.

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Black Opium Le Parfum

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Vanilla 100%
Warm Spicy 70%
Coffee 65%
Sweet 62%
White Floral 56%
Powdery 55%
Cinnamon 46%
Balsamic 44%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Vanilla, Warm Spicy, and Coffee) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Coffee, and Sweet among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.

Projection

With Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Coffee, and Sweet among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.

Overview

Black Opium Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is a fragrance for women. This is a new fragrance.Black Opium Le Parfumwas launched in 2022. Black Opium Le Parfum was created by Nathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp, Marie Salamagne and Honorine Blanc. Top notes are Cinnamon, Pear and Green Mandarin; middle notes are Solar Notes, Jasmine Sambac and Orange Blossom; base notes are Madagascar Vanilla, Bourbon Vanilla, Vanilla Absolute, Coffee, Vanilla Orchid and Patchouli.This long-lasting perfume is the most intense and warm interpretation of the original Black Opium perfume. The captivating scent radiates an unexpected rush of precious vanilla, complemented by iconic coffee notes and a sensual bouquet of white flowers. A unique scent for those searching for never-ending nights.TOP NOTES:Green Mandarin Superessence sustainably sourced from Italy,Pear, Cinnamon,MIDDLE NOTES:White Florals (solar Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom)BASE NOTES:Coffee (espresso coffee accord),Indonesian patchouliVanilla Planifolia Absolute from MadagascarVanilla Pod Absolute from MadagascarPremium Vanilla Bourbon Infusion from MadagascarVanilla Tahitensis SFE AbsoluteBlack Opium Le Parfum is available in a 30ml, 50ml and 100ml flacons.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is Black Opium Le Parfum office-safe?
With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
Best season
Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
Where to try it
Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on Black Opium Le Parfum, start with wear context instead of hype. Ask where you will use it most: office, casual daytime, or evening social settings. That single choice filters almost every buying decision because freshness, sweetness, and projection read very differently depending on environment.

Then use this page in three steps. First, scan the notes and accord profile to understand the scent direction. Second, check longevity and projection hints to estimate how it may behave on your skin. Third, open one or two comparisons to see trade-offs against similar perfumes. This avoids buying a fragrance that is good in isolation but wrong for your routine.

A practical shortlist is one signature scent plus one contrast option from the same brand family. That gives flexibility without over-collecting. If Black Opium Le Parfum fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.