Black Opium Intense
coffee up front, then aromatic, settling into vanilla.
About
Black Opium Intense by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women. Black Opium Intense was launched in 2019. Black Opium Intense was created by Nathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp, Marie Salamagne and Honorine Blanc. Top notes are Absinthe and Boysenberry; middle notes are Coffee, Jasmine Sambac and Orange…
Noses: Nathalie Lorson · Olivier Cresp · Honorine Blanc · Marie Salamagne
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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 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.
- Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Black Opium Intense smell like?
coffee up front, then aromatic, settling into vanilla. Dominant accords: coffee, aromatic, vanilla.
What notes are in Black Opium Intense?
Top: Absinthe, Boysenberry. Heart: Coffee, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom. Base: Vanilla, Licorice, Sandalwood.
How long does Black Opium Intense last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Black Opium Intense loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is Black Opium Intense best for?
Winter is the top pick (43%). Fall is second at 39%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Black Opium Intense?
Night wear leads at 68%. Day is a secondary pick at 32%.
Is Black Opium Intense for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 60% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Black Opium Intense?
Composed by Nathalie Lorson and Olivier Cresp and Honorine Blanc and Marie Salamagne. Released in 2019.
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