Black Opium Yves Saint Laurent 2019 Eau de Parfum Intense
Black Opium Intense 2019 opens with an unusual pairing: absinthe and boysenberry, giving the first impression a brooding, slightly herbal sweetness that sets it apart from the coffee-and-vanilla Black Opium formula most wearers know.
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- Chocolate70
- Soft Spicy50
- Sweet50
- Amber
The note pyramid
- Absinthe
- Boysenberry
- Jasmine Sambac
- Orange Blossom
- Coffee
By the editors · 2 min readBlack Opium Intense 2019 opens with an unusual pairing: absinthe and boysenberry, giving the first impression a brooding, slightly herbal sweetness that sets it apart from the coffee-and-vanilla Black Opium formula most wearers know. The heart is where the coffee lands, joined by jasmine sambac and orange blossom — sweeter and more floral than the original, less edgy.
The base pulls it back toward vanilla and licorice, with sandalwood smoothing the transition. This is a darker, more complex companion to the flagship — it suits someone who found the original too accessible. Evening wear, cold weather, low light.
Scent twins
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