Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Exotic Illusion

Name: Black Opium Exotic Illusion – YSL’s Seasonal Spin on a Modern Classic
Item: Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Exotic Illusion Parfum
Rating: 3.94
Author: Vivir Editorial

Black Opium Exotic Illusion – YSL’s Seasonal Spin on a Modern Classic

By Vivir Editorial · July 13, 2026

3.9 Overall

Accords

sweet vanilla white floral fruity soft spicy coffee

Notes Pyramid

Top

PearOrange BlossomPink Pepper

Heart

CoffeeLicoriceJasmineAlmond

Base

VanillaCedarPatchouliCashmere Wood

Community Verdict

⭐ Overall

3.9

Pros & Cons

✅ I have this (and also the original version of Black opium eau the parfum): the bottle is beautiful, the scent is different! this is a lighter, softer, delicate scent perfect for spring days and summer nights: I don't smell coffee, but delicate sweet flowers and vanilla! It's so sweet and delicate.. It lasts less then the original version... but I love it!!!
✅ One reviewer stated they 'loved this perfume sooo much'

❌ Skip this one. I strongly dislike coffee notes in perfumes and it also just smells expired (mine was new and smelled that way immediately)
❌ Original EDP, limited edition bottle. Pattern does nothing for me. Still a great juice, but YSL is not a collector fragrance for the print. L’ORéal, take note of how Mugler, Prada, Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier, Guerlain do their limited edition releases, please! This is not special, just annoying. Annoying for the consumer and the sales associates.