Top Notes
The first impression, fresh and uplifting.
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Intense
Yves Saint Laurent
France
2019
women
Collection: Black Opium
Estimated from notes and accords. Reviews will refine this.
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Intense opens with absinthe and boysenberry, combining aromatic bitterness with dark fruit. Coffee, jasmine sambac and orange blossom form the heart before vanilla, licorice and sandalwood settle into a sweet warm base with powdery woody depth.
Best for
Evening wear, Date night, Cooler seasons
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Highlights
- Standout notes: Coffee and Vanilla
- Sweet or gourmand lean
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How It Smells
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Scentapedia Take
Absinthe and dark berries meet coffee and white florals over vanilla, licorice and sandalwood.
Top notes: Absinthe and Boysenberry. Middle notes: Coffee, Jasmine Sambac and Orange Blossom. Base notes: Vanilla, Sandalwood and Licorice.
Main Accords
LearnMostly gourmand and aromatic, with fruity darkness, white florals, vanilla sweetness and warm woods.
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Notes
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Middle Notes
The heart of the fragrance, rich and full-bodied.
Base Notes
The lasting foundation, warm and lingering.
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