- Black Opium Yves Saint Laurent for women:
main accords
vanilla
coffee
sweet
white floral
warm spicy
soft spicy
woody
fruity
balsamic
powdery
In September 2014, Yves Saint Laurent unveiled Black Opium, a new fragrance billed as a rock 'n' roll reimagining of the iconic classic—one designed to spotlight the dark, enigmatic essence of the YSL brand. The scent was crafted through a collaborative effort by master perfumers Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, and Honorine Blanc. A prominent coffee note takes center stage, anchoring the composition, while complementary accords include pink pepper, orange blossom, jasmine, vanilla, patchouli, and cedar.
一.Pros
1.Perfect for winter season
2.Initial dark and mysterious scent
3.Enjoyable for those who like cream in their coffee
4.Sweet and pretty vanilla note
5.Feminine with personality
6.Average silage
7.Unique and complex scent
8.Lasts for 3-4 hours
二.Cons
1.Resembles nothing of the original Opium fragrance
2.Initial smoky coffee note fades quickly
3.Sweet and cloying scent
4.Pedestrian gourmand fragrance
5.Not dark, complex or seductive as advertised
6.Too similar to other modern sweet fragrances
7.Uninventive and copycat fragrance
8.Offensive to fans of YSL fragrances
The fragrance is housed in a bottle that echoes the design language of the latest Opium collection iterations. Sleek and dark-hued, it is adorned with sequins, evoking a bold glam-rock aesthetic.
British model Edie Campbell fronts the perfume's campaign, with imagery captured by photographer Daniel Wolfe. Black Opium is available as an Eau de Parfum in 30 ml, 50 ml, and 100 ml sizes.
Perfume Pyramid
Top Notes
1.Pear 2.Pink Pepper 3.Orange Blossom
Middle Notes
1.Coffee 2.Jasmine 3.Bitter Almond 4.Licorice
Base Notes
1.Vanilla 2.Patchouli 3.Cashmere Wood 4.Cedar
