Yves Saint Laurent
2014
Black Opium is a feminine fragrance by Yves Saint Laurent, launched in 2014. Part of the Gourmand Oriental olfactory family and available as Eau de Parfum, it is among the 307 iconic perfumes featured in Perfumdle.
Gourmand perfumes play on edible notes — vanilla, caramel, chocolate, praline. Born in the 1990s with Thierry Mugler's Angel, they seduce with their comforting, addictive character.
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Eau de Parfum (EDP) contains 15-20% essential oils. The most popular format in modern perfumery, it offers an excellent balance of intensity, projection, and longevity, lasting 6-8 hours on average.
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