The smell in short
It smells mostly lactonic and gourmand. Rice and anise at the top, coffee and orange blossom in the middle and vanilla and milk at the base.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Black Opium Nuit Blanche 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 Nuit Blanche EDP
Yves Saint Laurent is the house behind Black Opium Nuit Blanche EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Al Rehab French Coffee and Juliette Has A Gun Mmmm.
Black Opium Nuit Blanche through the year
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its gourmand side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Black Opium Nuit Blanche price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €217. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Al Rehab French Coffee and Teo Cabanel Cafe Cabanel.
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Who will like it
The strongest accord is lactonic (100%), followed by gourmand and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy lactonic and gourmand smells and notes like coffee and vanilla. Less obvious notes include Bourbon pepper, coriander and caramel. Perfume fans rate it 4.14 out of 5.
More from this line
There are 4 other versions of this perfume, released between 2014 and 2022.
Black Opium Nuit Blanche dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Al Rehab French Coffee (9 shared notes), Mugler A*Men (6 shared notes), Juliette Has A Gun Mmmm (5 shared notes) and Teo Cabanel Cafe Cabanel (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Juliette Has A Gun Mmmm starts from €92.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Does Black Opium Nuit Blanche last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can men wear Black Opium Nuit Blanche?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2016.
What is the difference between Black Opium Nuit Blanche EDP and Black Opium?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.