Which Black Opium Fragrance is Best for You

The YSL Black Opium fragrance collection is the modern iteration of our iconic 1977 fragrance, Opium. A cult favourite, each variation of Black Opium speaks to different moods and preferences. Created initially as a single perfume – the Black Opium EDP – the Black Opium fragrance range now has fresh, bold and vibrant variations. Contemporary and seductive, each perfume balances light tones with dark to provide long-lasting depth.

But how can you know which Black Opium is best for you?

In this definitive guide to the iconic Black Opium collection, we’ll delve into the fragrance notes of each perfume so you can secure your next signature scent – with YSL.

Things to consider when choosing a perfume

Whether you’ve been loyal to the same Black Opium fragrance for years or it’s your first time dabbling in the collection, it can be difficult to determine which Black Opium is best.

Below are some of the top factors to consider when making your next olfactory choice.

•Choose between a signature scent or a fragrance wardrobe: the benefit of a signature scent is that it becomes associated with you, whereas a fragrance wardrobe encompasses a range of scents worn for different occasions and moods.

•Shop for seasons: Some olfactory families, like wood and amber, are more suitable for winter or autumn. On the other hand, floral or fresh scent families are more aligned with spring and summer months, respectively.

•Pick your intensity: Determine if you prefer an eau de parfum, eau de toilette, or a parfum. The between an EDP, EDT, and parfum is their oil concentrations. Parfum has the strongest intensity and longevity, followed by an EDP, then an EDT.

•See how the notes develop: All perfumes have a top, heart, and base layer, which last for different lengths of time and help the perfume evolve. Spritz your options onto your skin and review after a few hours – your favourites are bound to emerge!

The Black Opium fragrance collection

Each Black Opium fragrance is uniquely composed and tailored to different aspirations and moods. You might be seeking a rich, addictive olfactory experience with one of our more intense variants – like the Black Opium Extreme EDP. Maybe you’re entranced by a luscious blend of fruit notes – like Black Opium Over Red. Wherever your preferences lie, we’ll guide you through the alluring scent profiles of each version of Black Opium, below.

Black Opium EDP

Inspired by the original feminine Opium fragrance, YSL Black Opium Eau De Parfum is a modern, dazzling and richly feminine perfume. The first entrant in the YSL Black Opium collection, this iconic fragrance expertly balances contrasting light and dark notes, combining flowers and orange blossom with black coffee accord and cedarwood for a vibrant finish. Sensual and seductive, Black Opium EDP is made to be worn on long nights.

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Black Opium EDP Glitter

Introducing a decadent marshmallow accord combined with creamy brewed coffee and sparkling orange blossom, Black Opium Eau De Parfum Glitter offers an alluringly sweet twist on Black Opium’s coffee floral signature. Oscillating between innocence and seduction, this musky scent is a medium intensity fragrance with a lavish sweetness that’s perfect for spring or summer.

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Black Opium Le Parfum

The most intense iteration of the Black Opium collection, Black Opium Le Parfum amplifies the range’s trademark coffee and white floral notes with a quartet of vanillas, as well as hints of woodiness and notes of almond powder. The result? A bold, compelling fragrance that delivers unparalleled longevity on the skin. Distinct and comforting in equal measures, Black Opium Le Parfum is the perfect nighttime or winter fragrance.

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Black Opium EDP Over Red

Ascending to new fruity heights, Black Opium Eau De Parfum Over Red harnesses juicy cherry accord to bring a distinctly indulgent edge to Black Opium’s iconic coffee-floral blend. An immersive sensorial delight perfect for a fresh spring day or a balmy summer night, Black Opium EDP Over Red is designed to captivate and intoxicate, and is crafted for the modern woman.

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Black Opium Eau De Parfum Illicit Green

Black Opium Illicit Green is ultra-feminine, ultra-sensuous, and energisingly fresh. Notes of active coffee, juicy green mandarin and creamy fig mix with a zesty finish to both invigorate and inspire. Black Opium Illicit Green reflects the modern feminine desire to experience an exaltation of senses. A fresh twist on Black Opium that’s designed to make a statement, the bottle’s design takes inspiration from Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic and scandalous 70s era.

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Black Opium Neon EDP

A sensual contrast of darkness and light, Black Opium Neon Eau De Parfum is one of the collection’s most spirited iterations. Fusing a dragon fruit accord with addictive black coffee and white floral notes, Black Opium Neon EDP is energising and feminine – putting a vibrant spin on the classic Black Opium EDP.

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Black Opium Extreme EDP

Expanding on the collection’s renowned black coffee notes, Black Opium Extreme Eau De Parfum raises intensity to new heights. Long-lasting and feminine with woody accords at its centre, this perfume is both rebellious and luminous. Juicy pear accord and mandarin essence ignite the senses in the top notes before blossoming into jasmine grandiflorum and orange blossom. The base notes are both warm and energetic, with vanilla bourbon blending into extra black coffee accord.

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Now that you’ve settled on which Black Opium is best for you, discover how to apply perfume to make it last longer.