Black Opium Storm Illusion by Yves Saint Laurent bottle
Yves Saint Laurent

Black Opium Storm Illusion

3.4/5 · 39 votes Feminine 2020
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Character

Longevity3.2/5
Sillage3.4/5
Day25
Night81
Winter100
Fall69
Spring25
Summer6
Our take

Pink pepper and pear meet first, bright and a little sharp over the citrus lift of mandarin and bergamot. Orange blossom softens the entry without losing that sparkle.

Tuberose and jasmine sambac carry the floral heart, heavy and creamy. Licorice and bitter almond twist through the white petals, darkening the mood. Coffee deepens the blend, pulling it toward something balsamic and warm. Vanilla and cashmirwood settle underneath, smooth and slightly powdery. Cedar and patchouli keep the base dry enough to balance the sweetness. White musk sits quietly in the background, making the texture feel closer and more intimate. This is a scent for a street lit by halogen lamps, coat collar turned up, the air cold enough that each breath carries the perfume clearly.

The accord leans sweet throughout, and that sweetness never really fades. Anyone who prefers a dry, green or mineral profile will find it cloying. The licorice and almond help, but they do not change the direction. It stays firmly in its lane.

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