Yves-Saint-Laurent

Black Opium Shine On

for women

Black Opium Shine On smells deep and bold with woody and sweet accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels best in cooler weather and evening plans.

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Black Opium Shine On

Fragrance notes

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

Woody 100%
Sweet 96%
Vanilla 93%
Coffee 93%
Warm Spicy 86%
White Floral 84%
Soft Spicy 79%
Fruity 70%
Patchouli 66%
Balsamic 64%

Performance

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

Longevity

With Woody, Sweet, Vanilla, and Coffee 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 Woody, Sweet, Vanilla, and Coffee 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 Shine On by Yves Saint Laurent is a Amber Vanilla fragrance for women.Black Opium Shine Onwas launched in 2019. Black Opium Shine On was created by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp and Honorine Blanc. Top notes are Pear, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom; middle notes are Coffee, Jasmine, Almond and Licorice; base notes are Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedar and Cashmere Wood.

Quick answers

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

Is Black Opium Shine On 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.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on Black Opium Shine On, 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 Shine On fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.