Black Opium Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent
Brand: Yves Saint Laurent
Concentration: Parfum
Scent overview
Created for women, this fragrance opens with pear, cinnamon, and green mandarin before unfolding into jasmine sambac, solar notes, and orange blossom. Its base layers Madagascar vanilla, Bourbon vanilla, vanilla absolute, coffee, vanilla orchid, and patchouli into a rich, vanilla-centered experience.
Is Black Opium Le Parfum worth it?
How it smells: Opens with pear, cinnamon and green mandarin, jasmine sambac and solar notes at the heart, then dries down to Madagascar vanilla and Bourbon vanilla.
Scent Score: 87/100 (Great). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 94, versatility 85, layerability 66 and value 94, each out of 100.
Buyers say it lasts long, smells sweet and is worth the price. Some say it fades fast. Buyers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 24 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
Parfum · Women
Key accords: Pear, Cinnamon, Green Mandarin, Jasmine Sambac, Solar Notes, Orange Blossom
Top Notes
- Pear
- Cinnamon
- Green Mandarin
Heart Notes
- Jasmine Sambac
- Solar Notes
- Orange Blossom
Base Notes
Occasions: casual, everyday, office, evening, date night, special occasion
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Black Opium Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent belongs to the oriental fragrance family. Black Opium Le Parfum opens with Pear, Cinnamon, and Green Mandarin. The heart brings Jasmine Sambac, Solar Notes, and Orange Blossom. It dries down to Madagascar Vanilla, Bourbon Vanilla, Vanilla Absolute, Coffee, Vanilla Orchid, and Patchouli.
How to wear Black Opium Le Parfum
On skin, Black Opium Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent has excellent longevity, strong projection, Parfum concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for casual, everyday, office, evening, date night, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Good Girl by Carolina Herrera. Apply Black Opium Le Parfum first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift. Start with 2 sprays Black Opium Le Parfum : 1 spray Good Girl and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Black Opium Le Parfum opens with Pear, Cinnamon, and Green Mandarin.
The heart brings Jasmine Sambac, Solar Notes, and Orange Blossom.
It dries down to Madagascar Vanilla, Bourbon Vanilla, Vanilla Absolute, Coffee, Vanilla Orchid, and Patchouli.
What to layer with Black Opium Le Parfum
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share cinnamon, jasmine sambac, and orange blossom.
Order: Apply Black Opium Le Parfum first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Black Opium Le Parfum : 1 spray Good Girl
La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share pear, orange blossom, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Black Opium Le Parfum first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer La Vie Est Belle on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Black Opium Le Parfum : 2 sprays La Vie Est Belle
Althaïr by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share cinnamon, orange blossom, and bourbon vanilla.
Order: Apply Black Opium Le Parfum first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Althaïr on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Black Opium Le Parfum : 1 spray Althaïr
Apricot Privée by Phlur
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share pear, jasmine sambac, and orange blossom.
Order: Apply Black Opium Le Parfum first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Apricot Privée on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Black Opium Le Parfum : 2 sprays Apricot Privée
Intoxicated by Kilian
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share cinnamon, coffee, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Black Opium Le Parfum first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Intoxicated on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Black Opium Le Parfum : 1 spray Intoxicated
Pairings to approach with care
Bergamask by Orto Parisi
Not Recommended · 33/99
Bergamask has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Bergamask brings a citrus contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Black Opium Le Parfum first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamask on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Black Opium Le Parfum : 1 spray Bergamask
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 34/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Black Opium Le Parfum first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Black Opium Le Parfum : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Related fragrances and why
- Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent — Another version of Black Opium from Yves Saint Laurent.
- Good Girl by Carolina Herrera — Both include cinnamon, jasmine sambac, and orange blossom.
- La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme — Both include pear, orange blossom, and patchouli.
- Althaïr by Parfums de Marly — Both include cinnamon, orange blossom, and bourbon vanilla.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Black Opium Le Parfum?
Black Opium Le Parfum opens with Pear, Cinnamon, and Green Mandarin. The heart brings Jasmine Sambac, Solar Notes, and Orange Blossom. It dries down to Madagascar Vanilla, Bourbon Vanilla, Vanilla Absolute, Coffee, Vanilla Orchid, and Patchouli.
How long does Black Opium Le Parfum last, and how strong is it?
Black Opium Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent has excellent longevity, strong projection, Parfum concentration.
When should you wear Black Opium Le Parfum?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits casual, everyday, office, evening, date night, and special occasion.
What layers well with Black Opium Le Parfum?
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share cinnamon, jasmine sambac, and orange blossom. Apply Black Opium Le Parfum first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift. Start with 2 sprays Black Opium Le Parfum : 1 spray Good Girl.
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