“Pear, fig leaf, and green mandarin over coffee vanilla — Black Opium's freshest flanker, daytime feminine.”
A 2022 fig-accented flanker to YSL's 2014 Black Opium: a pear and fig opening over the line's vanilla-coffee base, with a white-floral heart. Composed by Nathalie Lorson and Olivier Cresp. Vanilla, sweet and coffee accords lead, with fruity and white-floral facets. The fig adds a green, milky facet to the coffee. Wears strongest in fall and winter, evening-leaning.
The take
What works
- ●Pear-fig leaf-mandarin fresher daytime Black Opium flanker
- ●Unique well-blended fig touch
Trade-offs
- ●Too close to original Black Opium DNA
- ●Coffee note muted compared to parent
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Performance
Fit
Best in fall and winter, at night. Spring and daytime work too. Leans feminine.
When
- Spring, 68%, works
- Summer, 28%
- Fall, 100%, best
- Winter, 94%, best
- Day, 69%, works
- Night, 91%, best
Occasions
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Black Opium Illicit Green last?
4–6 hours on most skin (good longevity) with noticeable sillage.
When should you wear Black Opium Illicit Green?
Black Opium Illicit Green is best in fall and winter, at night. Spring and daytime work too. It suits date nights and nights out.
Is Black Opium Illicit Green worth it?
At $90–$190, fine — with caveats. Pear-fig leaf-mandarin fresher daytime Black Opium flanker. Unique well-blended fig touch.