Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium. Eau de Toilette. For Women. 90 ml 3.0 oz fl.

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Toilette (EDT) is a vibrant, modern, and seductive gourmand-floral fragrance for women, offering a lighter and fresher take on the edgy Black Opium line.

Fragrance Profile

Fragrance Family: Oriental Gourmand Floral

Top Notes:

• Black Currant

• Pear Zest

• Citron

• Green Mandarin Bark

Heart (Middle) Notes:

• Coffee Accord (signature note)

• Jasmine Tea

• Orange Blossom

Base Notes:

• Vanilla

• Patchouli

• Cedarwood

Black Opium EDT begins with tart black currant and juicy pear, alongside sparkling citrus and green mandarin for an energizing start. The heart features the signature coffee note blended with fresh jasmine tea and sweet orange blossom, making the coffee accord lighter and more playful than in the original EDP. The drydown combines warm vanilla, woody cedar, and earthy patchouli, creating depth while maintaining freshness.

Experience & Character

• Impression: Youthful, energetic, and luminous—retains Black Opium’s sensual character with a fresh twist.

• Intensities: Lighter, airier, and more daytime-friendly than the original EDP; perfect for those wanting the sweet coffee-floral DNA but in a less intense, sparkling style.

• Visual Theme: Bottle design—black with glitter, reflecting nighttime allure and glam.

Wearability

• Best Seasons: Spring and summer (but works year-round for those who like lighter gourmands).

• Occasions: Daytime social events, brunch, shopping, parties, music festivals, and casual evenings out—when you want to feel playful, modern, and a little mysterious.

• Persona: Best for women who are confident, urban, and enjoy attention for their bold yet approachable style.

Summary Table

YSL Black Opium EDT is a luminous, refreshing spin on the classic coffee-floral profile, well-suited to energetic women who want a scent that is urban, playful, and seductive but never heavy.