Black Opium Extreme cologne is a gourmand men's fragrance launched by Yves Saint Laurent in 2021, based on the brand's iconic Black Opium fragrance. Black Opium Extreme is a less sweet and darker version of the original, with prominent coffee and cacao notes, florals and a vanilla amber base.
YSL Black Opium Extreme cologne begins with a dramatic combination of coffee and cacao bean, blending these notes' bitter earthiness and spice. The heart of the fragrance contains powdery yet strong floral notes of jasmine sambac and orange blossom. An amber base of patchouli, vanilla and bourbon gives Black Opium Extreme excellent warmth and staying power. Overall, this scent is an intoxicating and bold gourmand that leans more sophisticated than sweet.
Black Opium Extreme smells like eating a bar of 95% dark chocolate while relaxing by a fireplace. It is a calming yet challenging men's cologne by YSL, without the sweetness of most gourmand scents including the original Black Opium.
Black Opium Extreme cologne is a gourmand scent, a relatively new category that captures the delicious essence of foods and confections. It's technically a women's fragrance, but many believe it leans unisex. Black Opium Extreme is an eau de perfume, which contains a higher concentration of fragrance than an eau de toilette.
Top Notes: coffee, cacaoHeart Notes: jasmine sambac, orange blossomBase Notes: bourbon, vanilla, patchouli
What season is it best for?
Black Opium Extreme's rich, warm character with cacao and vanilla makes it an excellent winter scent.
Black Opium Extreme is a distinctive scent designed to be noticed. A light application is appropriate for daywear or a less traditional office. This warm and intoxicating fragrance truly shines on date nights and evening occasions.
Gourmand scents like Black Opium Extreme cologne are often marketed towards women, however, this fragrance's lack of sweetness gives it excellent unisex appeal. Both men and women can enjoy this stimulating combination of coffee, vanilla and florals.
To enjoy the full intensity of this fragrance, apply a small amount to the body's pulse points along the sides of the neck, on the inner arms and behind the ears. A light application of one drop total behind the ears and on the wrists will create a subtler version of this scent.
Black Opium Extreme cologne is an EDP with powerful scent notes. This combination is the ultimate in fragrance longevity. One full application should last all evening and linger the next day, 8 to 10 hours, like the original YSL Black Opium.
