Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Le Parfum
“Vanilla turned up, coffee turned down — the smoothest Opium with the least personality.”
The 2022 Le Parfum concentration of YSL's Black Opium, first released in 2014, pushes the line toward vanilla: four distinct vanilla materials anchor the base alongside coffee, beneath a pear opening and a jasmine sambac heart. Vanilla leads the accords by a wide margin, with warm spice and coffee beneath. Composed by Honorine Blanc, Marie Salamagne, Nathalie Lorson and Olivier Cresp. A winter and fall evening scent.
The take
What works
- ●Smooth, creamy, vanilla-coffee-pear blend without the original's loud edges
- ●Lasts on skin and clothes long after you stop noticing it
- ●Sensual and addictive — earns its compliment-magnet reputation
Trade-offs
- ●Coffee is much subtler here than in the original EDP
- ●Linear — gets where it's going fast and stays
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Notes
Performance
Fit
Best in fall and winter, at night. Leans feminine.
When
- Spring, 31%
- Summer, 16%
- Fall, 91%, best
- Winter, 100%, best
- Day, 46%
- Night, 93%, 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
What does Black Opium Le Parfum smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: YSL Black Opium, Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red, Lancôme Hypnôse Eau de Toilette. Share scent family rather than DNA — not identical, but neighbors.
How long does Black Opium Le Parfum last?
5–7 hours on most skin (good longevity) with noticeable sillage.
When should you wear Black Opium Le Parfum?
Black Opium Le Parfum is best in fall and winter, at night. It suits date nights, nights out, and special occasions.
Is Black Opium Le Parfum worth it?
At $90–$140, yes for this tier. Smooth, creamy, vanilla-coffee-pear blend without the original's loud edges. Lasts on skin and clothes long after you stop noticing it.