Black Opium Le Parfum

Black Opium Le Parfum, a Deep Coffee Vanilla

Le Parfum was the most concentrated, elegant chapter of the Black Opium story. Our version keeps that polished depth, opening with pear and pink pepper before settling into coffee and orange blossom over a rich bourbon vanilla and patchouli base.

The Story Behind the Scent

YSL built Black Opium Le Parfum as the most refined member of the line, taking the coffee signature and dressing it up with richer, smoother materials for a more sophisticated feel.

Where the original is playful and the Extreme is bold, Le Parfum is elegant, with a deeper bourbon vanilla that feels grown up. Our interpretation follows that same smoother, richer path from the sweet opening to the warm, refined finish.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

The original is the refined take on Black Opium. Here is how our version compares.

Who It’s For

This is for someone who loves the Black Opium signature but wants its most elegant, refined form. Warm and smooth, it suits evenings and cooler weather.

Notes

Top notes: Pear, Pink Pepper

Heart notes: Coffee, Orange Blossom

Base notes: Bourbon Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean

How it Smells

It opens with sweet pear and pink pepper, familiar but a touch more polished than the original.

The heart is a deep, smooth coffee softened by orange blossom, refined rather than sharp.

The base is rich and elegant, with bourbon vanilla, patchouli, and tonka bean giving a warm, grown up finish that lasts.

Common Questions

What does Black Opium Le Parfum smell like?
It is a deep, refined coffee vanilla gourmand. Pear and pink pepper open it, a smooth coffee heart follows, and a rich bourbon vanilla and patchouli base makes it elegant.

How is it different from the original Black Opium?
It is smoother, deeper, and more refined, with a richer bourbon vanilla giving it a grown up feel.

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 is long lasting, with the rich vanilla base carrying well into the evening.

What size is the bottle?
You can choose between 50 ml and 100 ml, both made in the EU as an eau de parfum concentration.

When should I wear it?
It is at its best in the evening and in cooler weather, where its depth really shines.

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.