- How does Black Opium Intense differ from the original Black Opium?
- It swaps the original's airy pear and pink pepper opening for blue absinthe and boysenberry, and adds licorice to the coffee-vanilla base. The result is darker, boozier and less sweet overall.
- How long does it last?
- Most owners report six to eight hours or more on skin, and longer on clothing. Two to three sprays is usually enough.
- Is it suitable for daytime or office wear?
- It is heavy and projects strongly, so most people wear it in the evening or cold weather. For daytime, use one spray or choose the original.
- What does it smell like?
- A warm gourmand: bitter absinthe and berry on top, jasmine and orange blossom in the middle, and coffee, vanilla, sandalwood and licorice underneath.
- Is this a discontinued fragrance?
- Yes, Black Opium Intense has been discontinued, so stock is limited and bottle age can vary. Check the batch code if freshness matters to you.
- Is it the same as Black Opium Le Parfum?
- No. Le Parfum is a separate, vanilla-forward flanker. Intense is the absinthe-and-licorice version described here.
- Where is the YSL Black Opium Intense EDP cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $126.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the YSL Black Opium Intense EDP?
- 6 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Donnatella Perfumes, Rafaelos, FragFlex, eBay.