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Black Opium Perfume by Yves Saint Laurent

Black Opium Perfume

By Yves Saint Laurent for Women

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4.7
489 Reviews
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4.7
489 Reviews
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
5 Stars
407
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
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Most Liked Positive Review

5

Alien

Love this perfume. Always get compliments when I wear it and its long lasting so if you are going to pay for expensive perfume it should last and it does

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Is it Genuine?

I have some doubts as to how genuine this product really is.The packaging was fine and everything else looked realistic UNLESS you looked closely.All Thierry Mugler products have a code on the inside of the packaging...when you are a member of the Thierry Mugler buyers club you enter this code into...

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Black Opium Reviewed by 489 customers

5
I would and have bought this product again and again

I bought it for my wife, it's her favorite. She travels so this size is perfect.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 5/18/2026
By Dan
From Tucson, AZ
5
Love this scent.

Love this perfume.. Actually a co worker was wearing it and asked what it was..of course I had to buy for myself...this honestly is the very first scent I've worn that my husband complimented..he never really noticed other ones..but he said this smells great on me..he even liked the name Alien..I already ordered another bottle..

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 3/9/2026
By JoJo
From Tampa Bay Florida
5
I have bought this perfume over and over again

I spray a couple sprays on my neck, it hits my collar are and lasts all day. I get many compliments. I also use Opium Glitter, it's a little lighter scent.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 12/28/2025
By Gypsy
From Cleveland Ohio
5
I LOVE ALIEN !!! ❤️ Always get compliments!

I will be buying more of this perfume! Always get compliments from Men & Women!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 12/14/2025
By Laurie
From Elmendorf Tx
5
Love this!!!

Love this! Its one of my favorites I wear this daily. The smell lasts all day.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 12/10/2025
By Krista
From Pennsylvania
5
Great Perfume

Love it

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 9/7/2025
By Dollie
From Tx
1
No don't do it

I didn't like it,

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend
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Submitted 7/24/2025
By Nicci.S
From Atlanta Georgia
5
It smells so good that's all I wear

I spray it on after shower then in the evening just to be always smelling good

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 5/2/2025
By Casey
From Amarillo Tx
5
Just do it!

This fragrance was introduced to me while buying another by a sales clerk! All I can say is you won't regret the purchase. I ALWAYS receive compliments from both men and women. Now mind you it is costly. Perfume.com to the rescue! Affordable SAME product fast shipping and 💯 guaranteed. It's my 2nd purchase and this is now my go to place for all my scents. Periodt!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 3/22/2025
By Lover of all smell goods
From Maitland Fl
1
I will not buy this again

I'm very disapointed. I thought because of the 5 star rating it would've smelled great. But I'm disapointed. Expensive for one use I won't ever wear it again. I would like a refund

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend
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Submitted 3/18/2025
By Nell
From Topeka is
5
Smell like beauty

Smells amazing.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 1/9/2025
By Chris
From Detriot mi
5
Yes

I love the mild long lasting sent I'm a truck driver after 10-12 hours in and out the truck I still get compliments on my fragrance

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 12/2/2024
By None
From South Carolina
5
Exactly what I expected

Love it! It's exactly what I expected. One of my favorite perfumes.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 7/20/2024
By Me
From Home mn
5
I love love it

I use it everyday. I think it's sencious

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 5/1/2024
By Judy
From Arkansas
5
I love this perfume.

I use it every day!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 2/13/2024
By Maureen
From Berwyn, PA
2
I love Alien

I love this perfume and bought all the time!!! But now i cant afford it!!! What has happened??? Can you bring back better prices???

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Submitted 1/26/2024
By Blh
From Texas
5
One of the best fragrances ever

Whenever I wear this perfume, I am asked by men & women, what scent am I wearing. They asked me to send them the link to the site. I love wearing Alien as it's sexy, and lasts all day.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 11/23/2023
By Rachel
From New York, New York
5
Strongly recommend it

Strongly recommend , I'll buy again

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 10/24/2023
By Umraneem
From Muscat
5
One of the best perfumes I've ever smelled

I received a sample of this and was a little iffy at first to try it because of another Thierry Mugler perfume I tried and hated. Let's just say that I was so glad I tried this one because it smelled amazing. I could spray it on after my shower at night and wake up the next morning and could still smell it. I would love to buy it but it's just too expensive for me to afford.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 5/21/2023
By Shawtycon
From Jonesboro,Arkansas
5
Black Opium

I spray a squirt in my hair and on my blouse. The smell is still there at the end of the day.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 4/17/2023
By T
From Baxter Springs Ks
5
The sexist thing I own!

The world loves it! It's my everyday scent. I am told repeatedly sometimes from the same folks you smell amazing!!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 3/28/2023
By Uawchick
From Arlington-texas
1
NO

I did not enjoy or like the smell.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend
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Submitted 3/28/2023
By Candi
From Arizona
5
Too expensive

I love this but cannot afford it anymore the price has tripled!! Why??? Please make it affordable again!!!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 3/21/2023
By Barbara
From Texas
5
I will buy this product again & again

I have always used Amarige perfume but it is nowhere to be found. I am not one to buy a fragrance without smelling it first but I bought this because of the reviews & the description. When I rec'd it I immediately put some on. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT. I am now a forever Alien wearer. I am also very happy that is a perfume not Eu de Toilette because the latter goes away in 30 mins. and is a total waste of money. This is well worth the money. If in doubt...buy it. You will be glad you did!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 3/10/2023
By Lennon Forever
From McConnells, SC
5
Awesome

Awesome

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 3/8/2023
By Easyspuds
From Illinois
5
This ptoduct os a lottle bot too floral.gor me bit I really

I prefere pergime more Spice but this one make the job with a little tooivh floral for me

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 2/28/2023
By Farah
From Scotstown, QC, Csnada
5
I love it! Men love it on me!

On inside elbow. Draws compliments.

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Submitted 1/13/2023
By Mick
From Orlando
2
I wouldn't buy

I spray it on my wrists , neck

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend
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Submitted 12/29/2022
By Teddy
From CANADA
5
I used it every week ..

Best I ever used as perfume

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 12/20/2022
By Millie
From CT
5
I would buy this always

This is the best smelling stuff I've ever smelt ever

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 11/2/2022
By DizzyD
From Angrl Fire ,New Mexico
5
I would by this parfume again and again

I love this parfum so much

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 10/25/2022
By En
From Ohio
5
The Best

I won this in a contest years ago and they actually sent me two bottles. I have used it ever since. I love the smell, lasts all day and get tons of compliments when I wear it. I have never used these perfumes til the day I won these. I have used their other scents, but by far Alien is the best and my FAVORITE!!!!!!!! It's a must try ❤️❤️

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 9/11/2022
By Redsatin
From Canton, Ohio
5
I would DEFINITELY buy this product again.

I LOVVVVVE this perfume, it's been my favorite for years!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 9/4/2022
By Jaimie
From Colorado
5
By far the best out of mugler

I had been waiting to buy this perfume! It had always been sold out when I was ready to buy it. I have another mugler perfume and this one is my favorite! It's not overpowering it's such a delicate smell. Would definitely recommend this perfume

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 8/30/2022
By Ash
From Texas
5
I would buy this product again and again

Longest lasting perfume I have ever owned smells great. Lots of complaints . I would recommend this and I would buy it over and over one bottle will last about six months so although it is kind of pricey it is worth it because the longevity of the scent

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 8/20/2022
By Elle
From Texas
5
Yes with out a doubt

I was curious about it and heard a lot of good things about Alien..... never smelt it until order it for her. And I'm so glad I did. Oh man I can't get enough of her when she has it on. So worth it!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 7/2/2022
By Free
From Tx
5
I would buy this product again and again.

I used daily in winter.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 7/2/2022
By Puck
From Australia
5
My wife says it's the best perfume she ever wore.

Great perfume for women.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 6/20/2022
By Efaz
From MI
5
Yes

This alien is amazing. I use 2 change my fragrancs but haven't since I started using this when it first came out. I can't smell it on myself (so it's not overpowering) but I always get compliments on it. With regards 2 cost it really isn't. I use it everyday (spray neck chest & wrist) & it last well over a year approx 14 months. Try it. U will luv it

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 5/24/2022
By Ann
From Boston
4
Absolutely love this

Buy this it's so nice

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 2/3/2022
By Kate
From Ontario
5
Love this perfume

Love this perfume

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Submitted 1/31/2022
By Jerseygirl
From OK
5
One of my top 3 favorites!!!

It's a bright fragrance that always draws compliments...ie. a great smelling shampoo but can be sprayed anywhere you want!!!!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 1/24/2022
By Mickey
From Iowa
5
WOW !!!!! What an amazing scent...!!!!

This has to be, ( aside from Cinnabar ) the most seductive, tantalizing, amazing fragrance I have ever worn !! My gawd, what a compliment catching, wrap around, owning scent...!!! I could BATHE in this crazy, over the top sexiness !!! If it wasn't a little to pricey for me, I would buy a gallon. Maybe, it's just my body chemistry it jives with. I'm not sure. But, I am 62 years young, and, almost always have been asked what that amazing fragrance is that I'm wearing, and, where can they get it. I truly LOVE this " ALIEN... " THANK YOU !!!!! SUSAN IORIO-SWAN.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 1/6/2022
By Cookie
From Ontario
2
but you have doubled the price and I can no longer afford

love this perfume but too expensive for my liking, very disappointed

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend
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Submitted 12/28/2021
By mac
From New York
5
Was worth the purchase!

As an avid user of Flowerbomb by Victor Rolf, I was told this would be another scent I would appreciate. I took the chance, and ordered it, and am thrilled I did! Definitely a perfume I will order again!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 12/27/2021
By Picky perfume user
From Spring Valley, N.Y.
3
I love this perfume but your prices have doubled!!!

Just a spray last for hours snd hours!!!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 12/22/2021
By B the holfer
From Texas
1
The amount was si tiny ,it was shocking !! So disappointed

You need to change your samples,way too small.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 12/12/2021
By PJ
From New Brunswick Canada
5
I would and have purchased this a second time in a gel form

I love it, smells heavenly

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 11/22/2021
By FoxyCleopatra
From Ontario, Canada
5
Lovely perfume

I use this as my special perfume so only use it then.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 11/19/2021
By Annie
From Swindon uK
5
I love it ! I have purchased 7 bottles in the last 2 months

I love it ! I have purchased 7 bottles in the last 2 months I am so happy I will definitely continue

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
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Submitted 11/17/2021
By Sonya
From Canada
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Details and Care for Black Opium

Join the revolution of enigmatic scents with Yves Saint Laurent's Black Opium Perfume, a fragrance that embodies the bold and the daring. Launched in 2014, this iconic scent aims to capture the adrenaline of rock 'n' roll. Crafted by a blend of perfumers including Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, and Honorine Blanc, Black Opium represents a new approach to femininity in the YSL perfume collection, characterized by mystery, energy, and the wow factor. It’s more than a perfume; it's a manifesto of edge and sophistication.

Black Opium Perfume by Yves Saint Laurent translates into a daily luxury experience that transports you into a dimension of passion and rebellion. You are now on a parallel plane filled with rebellious spirit and pure sexuality. The perfume is the ultimate expression of sensual energy with an intoxicating blend of coffee, vanilla, and white florals. The contrasting notes of this perfume make it irresistible, which is why people both men and women wear it all the time and in any weather. Therefore, it is time for you to show the world the real you, the rock star. The new challenge is to walk into a room full of people, who all are so attracted to you, and not to mention, your spirit is like a magnet, and then to leave, and to leave your mark, like a line of fireworks.

Fragrance Family:

Oriental, Floral, Gourmand

Scent Notes:

Top Notes: Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Pear

Middle Notes: Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond, Licorice

Base Notes: Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedar, Cashmere Wood

Questions And Answers

What does Black Opium Perfume smell like?

Black Opium Perfume by Yves Saint Laurent is known for its captivating scent that combines deep and intense coffee notes with sweet vanilla and vibrant florals. The elegant combination of jasmine and orange blossom presents a touch of lightness, resulting in a core smell that is both elusive and alluring.

What occasions is Black Opium Perfume suitable for?

Black Opium Perfume is incredibly versatile, suitable for evening glamour or everyday elegance. Besides, it is that perfume which is primarily characterized by a rich abundance of invigorating scent, thus, it is the best choice for night outings, candlelight dinners, or any event that you would like to be remembered for your great fragrance.

How long does Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent last?

This fragrance is an eau de parfum, offering impressive longevity. Depending on the skin drying up and environmental conditions, it can be effective for about 6 to 10 hours, which makes it a good choice for you to use for a long time.

Is Black Opium Perfume suitable for all seasons?

Given its warm and sensual scent profile, Black Opium Perfume is particularly well-suited to the cooler months like fall and winter. Hence it is the best choice for the cold months of fall and winter. In addition, Its attractive mixture of floral and gourmand notes indicates that it can be worn all year.

Is Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent a unisex fragrance?

Black Opium is marketed primarily towards women, focusing on a sweet and seductive scent profile. Despite the fact that fragrance appreciation varies, its deep and sweet notes are perfect for those who are looking for a strong and different scent.

Where should Black Opium Perfume be applied?

For optimal projection of its alluring scent, apply Black Opium Perfume on pulse points such as behind the ears, on the wrists, and at the base of the neck.

What makes Black Opium Perfume stand out from other fragrances?

Black Opium Perfume stands out with its daring and addictive coffee note which is complemented by sweet vanilla and delicate florals. With this rare mixture, the scent becomes not only attractive but also vivacious, meaning it becomes the favorite perfume of many people.

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