Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Toilette 2018

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Toilette (2018)

Yves Saint Laurent’s Black Opium Eau de Toilette arrives as the brand’s answer to daylight‑friendly gourmand wear.

By Vivir · · Updated

Accords

citrus white floral coffee woody sweet warm spicy

Notes Pyramid

Top
PearCoffeeLemonBergamot
Heart
Jasmine SambacOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliCedarMusk

Pros & Cons

  • ✅ Exceptionally versatile for daily wear
  • ✅ More approachable and less intense than the original EDP
  • ✅ Beautiful, luminous pear and coffee opening
  • ✅ Comforting, cozy drydown that lasts
  • ✅ Stunning, photogenic bottle design
  • ❌ Not as unique or bold as the original Black Opium EDP
  • ❌ Performance is moderate, not exceptional
  • ❌ Can be too sweet for some in warmer weather
  • ❌ The pear note may come across as slightly synthetic to some noses

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