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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumers
Black Opium Illicit Green
feminine
Created by Nathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp
Black Opium Illicit Green by Yves Saint Laurent is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women. Black Opium Illicit Green was launched in 2022. Black Opium Illicit Green was created by Nathalie Lorson and Olivier Cresp. Top notes are Pear, Fig Leaf and Green Mandarin; middle notes are Fig, Orange Blossom and Jasmine; base notes are Bourbon Vanilla, Coffee and Patchouli.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
94%
Win
69%
Spr
29%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
69%
Day
92%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
1,931 votes
3.93
Love it
64633%
Like it
76540%
OK
30116%
Dislike
1729%
Hate it
472%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 16 community opinions from Reddit
6.2
/ 10 community score
The Black Opium Illicit Green has generated cautious curiosity in the community due to its unique fig-coffee combination, which intrigues gourmand lovers seeking something different. However, significant criticism centers on the tacky bottle design and concerns about the unpredictability of the fig note, with many remaining skeptical until they can smell it themselves.
Strengths
- Unique fig and coffee combination appeals to gourmand lovers
- Interesting departure from typical Black Opium formula
- Fig note has potential when executed well
- Designer brand ensures wider availability
Weaknesses
- Bottle design considered tacky and over-engineered by many
- Fig note can be hit-or-miss and unpredictable
- YSL releasing frequent flankers may cause fatigue
- Color scheme on bottle lacks cohesion
Best for
Gourmand fragrance enthusiastsFig note admirersThose seeking unconventional designer scentsCold weather wear (sweet gourmand profile)
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
