Yves Saint Laurent
Black Opium
Pear and mandarin give Black Opium a bright first impression before vanilla, orange blossom and white flowers make it rounder and more sensual. The sweetness is noticeable, but the floral heart keeps it from feeling flat. Black coffee, cedarwood, white musk and patchouli give the base its darker character. This is an easy evening fragrance for cooler weather: lively, warm and deliberately glamorous.
How it smells
Top notes
Pear accord, Mandarin essence
Heart notes
Vanilla, Orange Blossom, White Flowers
Base notes
Patchouli, White Musk, Black coffee accord, Cedarwood essence
Main accords
When to wear it
Best in winter.
Suits date, evening.
Sizes
30ml Eau de Parfum · 50ml Eau de Parfum · 90ml Eau de Parfum · 150ml Eau de Parfum
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