How it smells
The first thing you smell is absinthe and boysenberry. The heart brings coffee and jasmine sambac. On the skin it settles into vanilla and licorice. Overall it smells coffee and aromatic.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Black Opium Intense notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Intense EDP
Black Opium Intense EDP comes from Yves Saint Laurent. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Will people notice Black Opium Intense?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Jimmy Choo Fever and Juliette Has A Gun Mmmm.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is coffee (100%), followed by aromatic and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy coffee and aromatic smells and notes like coffee and vanilla. Less obvious notes include orange blossom and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.09 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €99. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl but less than Montale Paris Chocolate Greedy.
Is Black Opium Intense long lasting?
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Montale Paris Chocolate Greedy and Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like vanilla and licorice are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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For work or for evenings
It works in the day and at night.
More from this line
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 2014 and 2024.
Perfumes that smell like Black Opium Intense
Similar picks to try: Jimmy Choo Fever (4 shared notes), Montale Paris Chocolate Greedy (4 shared notes), Juliette Has A Gun Mmmm (4 shared notes) and Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jimmy Choo Fever starts from €69.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
What is the best season for Black Opium Intense?
Winter.
Can men wear Black Opium Intense?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2019.