Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau De Toilette 2018
3.8
Overall
Accords
citrus
white floral
coffee
woody
sweet
warm spicy
Notes Pyramid
Top
PearCoffeeLemonBergamot
Heart
Jasmine SambacOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliCedarMusk
Community Verdict
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
