Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Opium
3.8
Overall
Accords
fruity
white floral
coffee
citrus
sweet
fresh
Notes Pyramid
Top
PearBlack CurrantCitrusesGreen Mandarin
Heart
CoffeeTeaJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
White WoodWhite Musk
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
