Yves-Saint-Laurent

Black Opium Nuit Blanche

for women

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Black Opium Nuit Blanche

Fragrance notes

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

Lactonic 100%
Sweet 93%
Vanilla 88%
Caramel 75%
Coffee 74%
Savory 70%
Warm Spicy 66%
Powdery 59%
Soft Spicy 55%
White Floral 49%

Performance

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

Longevity

With Lactonic, Sweet, Vanilla, and Caramel 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 Lactonic, Sweet, Vanilla, and Caramel 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 Nuit BlanchebyYves Saint Laurentis a Amber Vanilla fragrance for women.Black Opium Nuit Blanchewas launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Cresp. Top notes are Rice, Anise and Bourbon Pepper; middle notes are Coffee, Orange Blossom, Coriander and Peony; base notes are Vanilla, Milk, Caramel, Sandalwood and White Musk.Yves Saint Laurent launched Black Opium in September 2014, the new fragrance announced as the rock'n'roll interpretation of the classic celebrating the dark, mysterious side of the YSL brand. In late August 2015, Black Opium Eau de Toilette was also presented. In early 2016, its third edition called Black Opium Nuit Blanche appears.Nuit Blanche is an annual arts festival in Paris, which lasts all night. Black Opium Nuit Blanche is inspired by the night life of the city that never sleeps, promising the mysterious and unpredictable experience of an electric night in which everything is possible. Between tension and sensuality, audacity and femininity, the perfume combines the energy of coffee with sparkling orange blossom, illuminated by white musk. There are notes of silky smooth rice, Bourbon pepper, orange blossom absolute, Black Opium coffee, vanilla absolute, sandalwood and white musk.The bottle design is very similar to the original. The difference is in the details like the color of the cap, which is in rose-gold, and white sequins. It is available as 30, 50 and 90 ml Eau de Parfum.

Quick answers

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

Is Black Opium Nuit Blanche 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
Deeper woods and resins often feel natural in cooler months; they can feel heavy in extreme heat.
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.