More about Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum
Black Opium Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent opens with the dark intensity of coffee, illuminated by creamy white flowers and draped in sumptuous vanilla. It is daring yet polished, carrying the magnetic confidence of nightfall. Wearing it feels like stepping onto a rooftop terrace high above the city, where the skyline glitters and every breath hums with possibility. This is Black Opium transformed into its richest, most seductive form—luxury meant to be lived after dark.
Featured Notes
Black Opium Le Parfum opens with Cinnamon, Pear, Green Mandarin, a heart of Jasmine Sambac, Solar Notes, Orange Blossom, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Bourbon Vanilla, Vanilla Absolute, Coffee.
- Top Notes
- Cinnamon, Pear, Green Mandarin
- Heart Notes
- Jasmine Sambac, Solar Notes, Orange Blossom
- Base Notes
- Madagascar Vanilla, Bourbon Vanilla, Vanilla Absolute, Coffee
Longevity & Projection
Black Opium Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent offers moderate longevity with moderate projection, best suited to winter and night.
What does Black Opium Le Parfum smell like?
Black Opium Le Parfum opens with Cinnamon, Pear, Green Mandarin, develops into a heart of Jasmine Sambac, Solar Notes, Orange Blossom, and settles into a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Bourbon Vanilla, Vanilla Absolute, Coffee, Vanilla Orchid, Patchouli. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Black Opium Le Parfum last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Black Opium Le Parfum has moderate longevity with moderate projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Black Opium Le Parfum?
Fragrances with a similar character include Boss Alive Eau de Parfum, Prada Paradoxe, Black Opium. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Black Opium Le Parfum — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Black Opium Le Parfum samples?
You can buy authentic Black Opium Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Black Opium Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Cinnamon, Pear, Green Mandarin, offers moderate longevity, projects with moderate sillage.


