Black Opium Neon Yves Saint Laurent by Yves Saint Laurent

Black Opium Neon Yves Saint Laurent

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2019

At a glance

Is Black Opium Neon Yves Saint Laurent worth trying?

Black Opium Neon by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women.

Best match
Casual wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
white floral, citrus, coffee with Pitahaya, Mandarin Orange, Citron
white floral citrus coffee

The first impression

Black Opium Neon by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women. Black Opium Neon was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Cresp. Top notes are Pitahaya, Mandarin Orange and Citron; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Coffee and Jasmine Sambac; base notes are Vanilla and Musk.

What shapes the scent

white floral 100%
citrus 85%
coffee 70%
vanilla 60%
tropical 50%
fruity 40%
warm spicy 35%
sweet 30%
powdery 25%
floral 20%

The perfumer behind it

Olivier Cresp

Olivier Cresp

Olivier Cresp is a renowned French perfumer and a master at Grasse, best known for co-founding the fragrance house Akro. His style balances rich gourmand notes with elegant floral compositions, often highlighting unexpected contrasts. Representative works include the cocoa-infused Rose Cocoa Aerin and the vibrant, sunlit Tuberose Le Jour Aerin, as well as Akro’s Bake, which captures the scent of a lemon tart. Cresp’s influence is widely felt through his pioneering use of edible accords in fine fragrance.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Pitahaya Pitahaya
Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange
Citron Citron

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Orange Blossom Orange Blossom
Coffee Coffee
Jasmine Sambac Jasmine Sambac

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Vanilla Vanilla
Musk Musk

The mood it creates

The Explorer Archetype: Portrait of Black Opium Neon Yves Saint Laurent

Essence

The Explorer archetype thrives on novelty and adventure, always seeking the next horizon. Black Opium Neon, with its vibrant pitahaya and citrus notes, mirrors this restless energy. They are drawn to the unfamiliar, whether it's a bustling market or a hidden beach.

Style & Aesthetic

Their wardrobe is a mix of practicality and flair-think convertible jackets and statement sunglasses. The fragrance's tropical fruity accords reflect their love of travel, while the coffee and vanilla base grounds their spontaneity.

Philosophy & Values

They believe life is too short for routines. The jasmine and orange blossom notes speak to their appreciation for diverse cultures, always eager to learn from new experiences.

Relationships

They connect easily but rarely linger, their social circle as wide as their passport stamps. Romantic partners must embrace their need for freedom, though some may crave more stability.

Lifestyle

Days are unpredictable-a sunrise hike one morning, a last-minute road trip the next. Evenings might find them at a pop-up bar or dancing under neon lights, the scent of citrus and musk trailing behind them.

Shadow

Their wanderlust can become escapism, avoiding deeper commitments. The musk in the fragrance hints at a longing for something more, if only they'd pause long enough to find it.

Conclusion

Black Opium Neon is the Explorer's companion-a burst of energy in a bottle, as bright and fleeting as the moments they chase.

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