Black Opium Extrême, a perfume for the woman of character. The Yves Saint-Laurent style is recognizable among all others, whether in terms of couture or in the world of perfumery. In this instance, Yves Saint-Laurent is renowned for its unfailing elegance but also for its audacity and its unrivaled sense of provocation.
In 2021, the house Yves Saint-Laurent invites us to discover a modern reinterpretation of its iconic 1977 Opium, a true legend of feminine perfumery. Bolder and more extreme than before, the woman who wears this perfume is self-assured and loves living intense emotions. Oriental, woody and gourmand, Black Opium Extreme pushes the ingredients of its predecessors to a greater intensity. Its bottle, meanwhile, resembles a shiny black suit. Black Opium Extreme does not go unnoticed and it is simply impossible to pass by it without noticing it... Here is our review of this perfume for women.
Olfastory’s review
Black Opium Extreme by Yves Saint-Laurent, a bottle more nocturnal than before
Black Opium Extreme by Yves Saint-Laurent clearly displays its belonging to the great Yves Saint-Laurent family, and this can be seen right down to its bottle. It reprises exactly the same silhouette as its predecessors. There is no denying it: Black Opium Extreme truly belongs to this collection and in no way wishes to shun its origins. However, certain details differ from its predecessors. As a reminder: in 2014, Black Opium had a glass window at its center with an incandescent orange-pink color. This was meant to evoke a fiery heart. This time, this window is meant to be darker. It amplifies the nocturnal side of this fragrance. The rest of this bottle, meanwhile, is meant to be much more glittery. It is an evocation of the iconic Yves Saint-Laurent style, as a tribute to the greatest Parisian runways.
Emblematic Yves Saint-Laurent ingredients pushed to their peak
In terms of scent, Black Opium Extreme by Yves Saint-Laurent reprises the main raw materials of its predecessors. In this instance, it amplifies the coffee facet present since its origins, while pairing this bitter ingredient with cocoa. This rounded and energizing pairing offers the wearer perfect balance. Then, the femininity of this fragrance comes through in a duo of orange blossom and sambac jasmine, two iconic ingredients from the perfumer's palette. In its base, Black Opium Extreme by Yves Saint-Laurent again brings together contrasting ingredients. Patchouli gives it excellent longevity, while Bourbon vanilla makes it smoother and more generous.
When the Yves Saint-Laurent fragrance evolves at the same pace as the woman
Finally, it should be noted that the Black Opium Extreme collection is always in perfect step with current trends. This is likely, moreover, where its exceptional longevity comes from. The Yves Saint-Laurent fragrance evolves and modernizes along with femininity. Since 1977, women have never stopped emancipating themselves, gaining power and gaining freedom. Now, this is precisely what is felt in this collection. Because women have never been so audacious and scandalous, no fragrance in the Yves Saint-Laurent collection has ever been as intense as Black Opium Extreme. If the aim is to depict a portrait of today's society, it must be said that the challenge is brilliantly met!