Black Opium Illicit Green

Black Opium Illicit Green, a Fresh Coffee Gourmand

Illicit Green took Black Opium into fresher territory. Our version keeps that lighter energy, opening with green fig and bergamot before easing into a coffee and jasmine heart over a soft vanilla and white musk base.

The Story Behind the Scent

YSL built Illicit Green as a fresher, greener member of the Black Opium family, made for those who love the coffee signature but want something easier to wear in warm weather and daylight.

The clever move was adding green fig at the top, which keeps the coffee from feeling heavy and gives the whole scent a crisp, modern lift. Our interpretation follows that same balance, fresh and green up top, warm and sweet underneath.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

The original is the fresh, green take on Black Opium. Here is how our version compares.

Who It’s For

This is for someone who loves Black Opium but wants a lighter, fresher version for daytime and warm weather. Bright and easy, it suits spring and summer wear.

Notes

Top notes: Green Fig, Bergamot

Heart notes: Coffee, Jasmine

Base notes: Vanilla, White Musk

How it Smells

It opens crisp and green, with fresh fig and bergamot giving a bright, juicy lift.

The heart brings the familiar coffee, but lighter here, softened by jasmine so it feels fresh rather than rich.

The base is soft and clean, with vanilla and white musk giving a gentle, slightly sweet finish that stays close.

Common Questions

What does Black Opium Illicit Green smell like?
It is a fresh green coffee gourmand. Green fig and bergamot open it, a light coffee and jasmine heart follows, and a soft vanilla and musk base keeps it easy to wear.

How is it different from the original Black Opium?
It is fresher and greener, with fig and citrus making it lighter and more suited to daytime and warm weather.

Is this the same as the YSL original?
No. This is our own interpretation made to capture the feel of the original. It is not produced by or affiliated with Yves Saint Laurent.

How long does it last?
Built at up to 40% perfume oil, it lasts longer than a standard eau de parfum while keeping its fresh character.

What size is the bottle?
Every bottle is 50ml, made in the EU as an eau de parfum concentration.

When should I wear it?
It is at its best in spring and summer and for daytime wear.

Disclaimer

Black Opium and Yves Saint Laurent are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Parfumour is not affiliated with, associated with, or endorsed by Yves Saint Laurent. Our fragrance is an independent interpretation inspired by the original, created to evoke a similar scent experience. All trademark names are used for descriptive and comparison purposes only.