Black Opium Zebra Collector by Yves Saint Laurent bottle
Yves Saint Laurent

Black Opium Zebra Collector

4.1/5 · 22 votes Feminine 2021
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.2/5
Sillage2.6/5
Day38
Night88
Fall100
Winter100
Spring38
Summer25
Our take

Black Opium Zebra Collector opens with a sharp bite of pink pepper that can feel abrasive before the fruit arrives. Pear and orange blossom soften the entry, but the transition is quick and the initial spice never fully disappears. Coffee and bitter almond take over the heart, joined by licorice and jasmine sambac. The coffee is dark and roasted, the almond adds a dry edge, and the licorice pushes the blend toward something medicinal before the white florals pull it back.

Vanilla and patchouli form the base alongside cashmere wood and cedar. The vanilla is sweet and heavy, the patchouli earthy, and the woods give a smooth, rounded finish. The overall character is sweet, white floral, soft spicy, woody, vanilla, warm spicy, coffee, fruity, patchouli, and balsamic all at once. It suits a cool evening when the air is crisp and the streets are quiet, or a dim room where the lights are low and the mood is calm. It feels at home when the temperature drops and the night feels long.

The composition is dense and rich, leaning fully into its gourmand side without apology. It is not for anyone who prefers airy, transparent scents that stay close to the skin. The coffee note remains present throughout, grounding the sweetness and keeping the blend from floating away. It is a fragrance built for depth and warmth. Vanilla.

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