WS-YSL-2022

Black Opium Le Parfum

2022Men

vanilla up front, then warm spicy, settling into coffee.

Black Opium Le Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is a fragrance for women. Black Opium Le Parfum was launched in 2022. Black Opium Le Parfum was created by Nathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp, Marie Salamagne and Honorine Blanc. Top notes are Pear, Cinnamon and Green Mandarin; middle notes are Jasmine Sambac,…

vanilla warm spicy coffee sweet

Noses: Nathalie Lorson · Olivier Cresp · Honorine Blanc · Marie Salamagne

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Pear, Cinnamon, Green Mandarin
Heart· 2–4h
Jasmine Sambac, Solar Notes, Orange Blossom
Drydown· 6h+
Madagascar Vanilla, Bourbon Vanilla, Vanilla Absolute, Coffee, Vanilla Orchid, Patchouli

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

60%

52%

47%

45%

36%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Winter42%Fall38%Spring13%Summer7%Night67%Day33%Wears female68%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Black Opium Le Parfum smell like?

vanilla up front, then warm spicy, settling into coffee. Dominant accords: vanilla, warm spicy, coffee.

What notes are in Black Opium Le Parfum?

Top: Pear, Cinnamon, Green Mandarin. Heart: Jasmine Sambac, Solar Notes, Orange Blossom. Base: Madagascar Vanilla, Bourbon Vanilla, Vanilla Absolute, Coffee, Vanilla Orchid, Patchouli.

How long does Black Opium Le Parfum last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Black Opium Le Parfum loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Black Opium Le Parfum best for?

Winter is the top pick (42%). Fall is second at 38%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Black Opium Le Parfum?

Night wear leads at 67%. Day is a secondary pick at 33%.

Is Black Opium Le Parfum for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 68% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Black Opium Le Parfum?

Composed by Nathalie Lorson and Olivier Cresp and Honorine Blanc and Marie Salamagne. Released in 2022.