Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green 75ml Eau de Parfum Spray for Her

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green is a daring and addictive Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women, launched in 2022. A bold reinterpretation of the iconic Black Opium signature, this vibrant scent introduces a fresh green twist while preserving the sensual depth and energy the collection is known for. Created by Nathalie Lorson and Olivier Cresp, it offers a confident modern fragrance experience that feels bright, bold, and unmistakably Yves Saint Laurent.

Perfect for autumn and winter, Black Opium Illicit Green is versatile enough to be worn both day and night. Its fresh fruity opening and rich gourmand base make it an excellent choice for everyday confidence, evening allure, and colder-weather wear when you want a scent that feels energising, seductive, and memorable. Smooth yet vibrant, it carries a contemporary feminine character that is both fresh and intensely addictive.

The fragrance opens with fig leaf, pear, and green mandarin. Fig leaf brings a crisp green freshness, while pear adds juicy sweetness that feels soft and modern. Green mandarin contributes sparkling citrus brightness, creating an opening that feels lively, clean, and unexpectedly uplifting. Together, these top notes create a fresh fruity introduction that immediately energises the senses.

At the heart, orange blossom, jasmine, and fig unfold into a luminous floral bouquet. Orange blossom brings radiant feminine brightness, while jasmine adds smooth floral elegance. Fig contributes a creamy subtly sweet dimension that deepens the composition and gives it a modern sensual softness. This heart feels balanced and graceful, bridging the fresh opening with the richer gourmand base below.

As the fragrance settles, coffee, bourbon vanilla, and patchouli create the unmistakable Black Opium dry-down. Coffee adds rich energising depth, bourbon vanilla brings creamy addictive sweetness, and patchouli grounds the composition with earthy warmth. The result is a long-lasting gourmand base that feels warm, sensual, and irresistibly seductive on the skin.

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green is ideal for women who enjoy floral fruity gourmand fragrances, fresh modern perfumes, and bold scents with a rich sensual finish. Vibrant, confident, and beautifully addictive, it is a fragrance that reflects contrast, energy, and modern femininity.

Fragrance Notes:

Top Notes: Fig Leaf, Pear, Green Mandarin
Middle Notes: Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Fig
Base Notes: Coffee, Bourbon Vanilla, Patchouli

Fragrance Type: Floral Fruity Gourmand
Launch Year: 2022
Perfumers: Nathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp
Best For: Autumn and winter, day or night wear

How to Apply:
Apply Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green to warm pulse points such as the wrists, neck, behind the ears, chest, and inner elbows. These areas help enhance projection and longevity. Avoid rubbing after application, as this can affect how the fragrance develops. For wrist application, apply after washing your hands to help preserve its fresh gourmand and warmly sensual character for longer.