Yves Saint Laurent
YSL Black Opium
EDP2014
“Coffee, pink pepper, and dark flowers — the night shift's perfume.”
89/100Our rating
Spring20%
Summer10%
Fall70%
Winter80%
Day25%
Night75%
What works
- ●Coffee-vanilla combination is addictive and crowd-stopping
- ●Dark florals add unexpected complexity
- ●Strong projection without being aggressive
Trade-offs
- ●Too heavy for anything above 60°F
- ●Popular enough that originality is gone
Top
Pear, Pink Pepper
Mid
Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond
Base
Vanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, White Musk
Longevity80
Excellent — 8–10 hours
Projection70
Moderate — noticeable presence
Sillage75
Noticeable trail
♀Strongly feminine
$85–$140Good value
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- Nathalie Lorson