Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Black Opium
Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent (2014) is built around Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Pear, Coffee. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« A sweetened midnight espresso over white flowers and vanilla. »
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Yves Saint Laurent · 2022
Black Opium Illicit Green
Shared notes: Pear, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Coffee, Vanilla. What differs: Green Mandarin, Fig Leaf, Fig.
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Elie Saab · 2018
Girl of Now Shine
Shared notes: Pear, Almond, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Patchouli. What differs: Pineapple, Pistachio, Ylang-Ylang.
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Lalique · 2019
Soleil
Shared notes: Almond, Pear, Coffee, Jasmine. What differs: Mandarin, Cardamom, Milk.
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Guerlain · 2015
Le Bouquet de la Mariée
Shared notes: Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Almond, Vanilla, Patchouli. What differs: Angelica, Citrus, Rose.
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Guerlain · 2015
Le Plus Beau Jour de ma Vie
Shared notes: Pink Pepper, Almond, Orange Blossom, Patchouli, Vanilla. What differs: Angelica, Citrus, Rose.
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Lancôme · 2015
La Nuit Trésor
Shared notes: Pear, Vanilla, Patchouli, Coffee. What differs: Mandarin, Bergamot, Strawberry.
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Elie Saab · 2017
Girl of Now
Shared notes: Pear, Almond, Orange Blossom, Patchouli. What differs: Pistachio, Mandarin, Magnolia.
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Maison Margiela · 2019
Replica Coffee Break
Shared notes: Orange Blossom, Patchouli, Coffee, Vanilla, Cedar. What differs: Pepper, Lavender, Milk. Positioned as Unisex.
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Lalique · 2005
Le Parfum
Shared notes: Pink Pepper, Almond, Jasmine, Vanilla, Patchouli. What differs: Bay Leaf, Bergamot, Heliotrope.
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Yves Saint Laurent · 2017
Black Opium Floral Shock
Shared notes: Pear, Orange Blossom, Coffee. What differs: Freesia, Bergamot, Lemon.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Black Opium?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Black Opium Illicit Green by Yves Saint Laurent is the closest: it shares 7 notes with Black Opium, including Pear, Orange Blossom, Jasmine.
What is an alternative to Black Opium from another house?
Girl of Now Shine (Elie Saab, 2018) picks up Pear, Almond, Orange Blossom in a different interpretation.
Which other Yves Saint Laurent perfume is similar to Black Opium?
At Yves Saint Laurent, Black Opium Illicit Green (2022) is the closest, sharing Pear, Orange Blossom, Jasmine.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.