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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium

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Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent - Marble Collection 2026 Fragrance
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium
Scento perfume sample vials in 2ml, 5ml, and 8ml sizes with atomizer
Scento luxury gift box and velvet pouch packaging — premium perfume sample presentation
PearPink PepperCoffee
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Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent is a 2014 fragrance for women, or Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium. Coffee gives it a bold rush, brightened by pink pepper and softened with jasmine. The top notes are orange blossom, pear and pink pepper, and the heart notes add bitter almond, coffee, jasmine and licorice. In the base, cashmere wood, cedar, patchouli and vanilla settle in. 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. Black Opium was created by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp and Honorine Blanc, and it reimagines the YSL spirit with a daring rock-and-roll pulse. Wearers put it in winter and fall, mostly at night and in the evening, so it is a good pick for a dark coffee-and-vanilla scent on nights out.

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More about Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium

Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent is a 2014 fragrance for women, or Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium. Coffee gives it a bold rush, brightened by pink pepper and softened with jasmine. The top notes are orange blossom, pear and pink pepper, and the heart notes add bitter almond, coffee, jasmine and licorice. In the base, cashmere wood, cedar, patchouli and vanilla settle in. 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. Black Opium was created by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp and Honorine Blanc, and it reimagines the YSL spirit with a daring rock-and-roll pulse. Wearers put it in winter and fall, mostly at night and in the evening, so it is a good pick for a dark coffee-and-vanilla scent on nights out.

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

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Longevity & Projection

Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent offers moderate longevity with moderate projection, best suited to winter and the night.

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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 This is Her!, Spiritueuse Double Vanille, Lucius Maximus. 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.

Questions & Answers Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium

Yes. Each Scento decant is hand-poured from an original full-sized bottle sourced through authorised European retailers — never a clone, dupe or inspired-by version. Manufacturer batch codes belong to those original bottles and are not printed on Scento decant vials.

Comparing Black Opium with alternatives?

We compared the best-known inspired-by alternatives — and explain why a small decant of the real thing is the simplest way to try it.

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