Yves-Saint-Laurent

Black Opium Storm Illusion

for women

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Black Opium Storm Illusion

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%
White Floral 99%
Musky 85%
Sweet 80%
Soft Spicy 79%
Citrus 73%
Tuberose 60%
Powdery 60%
Vanilla 59%
Warm Spicy 58%

Performance

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

Longevity

With Woody, White Floral, Musky, 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 Woody, White Floral, Musky, 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 Storm IllusionbyYves Saint Laurentis a Amber Vanilla fragrance for women.Black Opium Storm Illusionwas launched in 2020. Black Opium Storm Illusion was created by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp and Honorine Blanc. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Pear; middle notes are Tuberose, Licorice, Coffee, Bitter Almond and Jasmine Sambac; base notes are Cashmirwood, White Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar.Black Opium Eau de Parfum, a popular sweet perfume from Yves Saint Laurent launched in 2014, is revisited in the limited edition "electrifying" bottle of Black Opium Storm Illusion for spring/summer 2020.YSL Beauty adorns the black bottle with an oversized luminous lightning bolt, as a symbol of fashion and YSL "rock 'n roll edge", and for a touch of "fresh, electric" energy. Large lightning bolt is made from black, pink and silver glitter and dresses the sleek, glossy black bottle silhouette.YSL Black Opium Storm Illusion is available as a 50 ml Eau de Parfum.

Quick answers

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

Is Black Opium Storm Illusion 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.