Black Opium Eau de Toilette
fruity up front, then white floral, settling into coffee.
About
Black Opium Eau de Toilette by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women. Black Opium Eau de Toilette was launched in 2015. Top notes are Pear, Black Currant, Citruses and Green Mandarin; middle notes are Coffee, Tea, Jasmine and Orange Blossom; base notes are White Wood and…
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin 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 woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
- Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Black Opium Eau de Toilette smell like?
fruity up front, then white floral, settling into coffee. Dominant accords: fruity, white floral, coffee.
What notes are in Black Opium Eau de Toilette?
Top: Pear, Black Currant, Citruses, Green Mandarin. Heart: Coffee, Tea, Jasmine, Orange Blossom. Base: White Wood, White Musk.
How long does Black Opium Eau de Toilette last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Black Opium Eau de Toilette loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is Black Opium Eau de Toilette best for?
Winter is the top pick (38%). Fall is second at 37%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Black Opium Eau de Toilette?
Night wear leads at 57%. Day is a secondary pick at 43%.
Is Black Opium Eau de Toilette for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 82% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
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