Yves Saint LaurentBlack Opium
- Year
- 2014
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Bottle
- 90 ml
- Perfumer
- Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc
- For
- Women
- Our rating
- 4.2 / 5
Price and where to buy
Typical price
$165
90 ml · $1.83/ml
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Alternatives2
Opera Noir
Maison Alhambra · Our pick
Slightly denser and less polished in the opening, it settles into a very similar coffee and vanilla dry down.
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Dossier
Cleaner and lighter, with the coffee pushed toward the base and noticeably less projection.
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Accords
- Vanilla85 out of 100
- Gourmand80 out of 100
- Sweet75 out of 100
- White Floral55 out of 100
- Warm Spicy45 out of 100
- Woody35 out of 100
Performance
Longevity
4 / 5
Long lasting · 7–9h
Sillage
4 / 5
Strong
Notes
Top
First minutes
Heart
The first hours
When to wear
Best in Autumn · 90% suited
Our take
A nocturnal gourmand where black coffee meets white flowers and a long, warm vanilla. It set the template for the modern coffee-floral and remains one of the most recognisable evening scents of its decade.
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Last updated November 2, 2026 · Similarity, ratings and descriptions are our own editorial judgement.