More about Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium
Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent opens with a bold rush of coffee, brightened by pink pepper and softened with jasmine. Seductive and addictive, it carries the thrill of nightfall wrapped in glamorous mystery. It feels like slipping into a sequined dress under city lights, heartbeat quickening to the rhythm of midnight streets. Created by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, and Honorine Blanc, it reimagines the YSL spirit with a daring rock‑and‑roll pulse.
Featured Notes
Black Opium opens with Pear, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom, a heart of Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond, Licorice, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, Cedar.
- Top Notes
- Pear, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom
- Heart Notes
- Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond, Licorice
- Base Notes
- Vanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, Cedar
Longevity & Projection
Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent offers moderate longevity with moderate projection, best suited to winter and night.
What does Black Opium smell like?
Black Opium opens with Pear, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom, develops into a heart of Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond, Licorice, and settles into a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, Cedar. 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 last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Black Opium 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?
Fragrances with a similar character include Coffee Break, The Only One, Sì Passione Intense (2024). They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Black Opium — 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 samples?
You can buy authentic Black Opium 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 by Yves Saint Laurent is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Pear, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom, offers moderate longevity, projects with moderate sillage.




