Yves-Saint-Laurent

Black Opium Swarovski Edition

for women

Black Opium Swarovski Edition 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 Swarovski Edition

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 95%
Coffee 94%
White Floral 90%
Soft Spicy 89%
Warm Spicy 82%
Vanilla 76%
Fruity 66%
Almond 65%
Balsamic 63%

Performance

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

Longevity

With Woody, Sweet, Coffee, and White Floral 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, Coffee, and White Floral 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 Swarovski Edition by Yves Saint Laurent is a Amber Vanilla fragrance for women.Black Opium Swarovski Editionwas launched in 2015. Black Opium Swarovski Edition was created by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp and Honorine Blanc. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom and Pear; middle notes are Coffee, Bitter Almond, Licorice and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Cedar.Black Opium Swarovski Edition retains the original Black Opium EDP composition dominated by bitter notes of coffee in contrast with white flowers and sweet vanilla and woods. The fragrance includes accords of pink pepper, pear, orange blossom, jasmine, bitter almond, licorice, vanilla, patchouli, cedar, cashmere and coffee.The stunning bottle is lacquered with over 2,000 black Swarovski crystals. Available as 1 50 ml eau de Parfum at the price of $300, limited edition

Quick answers

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

Is Black Opium Swarovski Edition 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 Swarovski Edition, 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 Swarovski Edition fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.