Description

This one swaps the original’s dark sweetness for something greener and more herbal. Pear, fig leaf, and green mandarin open it crisp and slightly bitter, then fig itself joins orange blossom and jasmine in the heart, keeping that green thread running through. The base still delivers the classic Black Opium coffee-vanilla pairing, alongside patchouli, so it doesn’t lose the DNA that made the original so popular. Released in 2022, this suits anyone who likes the idea of Black Opium but finds the original a bit too sweet or heavy for daily wear. It’s a solid long lasting perfume for women, and a frequently searched option among perfume online UAE shoppers looking for a fresher gourmand. Like the original, Illicit Green rides on Black Opium’s reputation as one of the best-selling Yves Saint Laurent perfume names for women.

Features

• Eau de Parfum, 90ml bottle
• A green, fig-forward twist on the classic Black Opium
• A 2022 release from Yves Saint Laurent
• Composed by Nathalie Lorson and Olivier Cresp

Benefits

• Fresher and less sweet than the original Black Opium
• Good for daytime wear as well as evenings
• Still delivers the coffee-vanilla warmth fans expect
• A versatile pick across seasons

Created By: Nathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp

Tips for Best Experience

If you love Black Opium but find it too intense for daytime, try this version first — it keeps the coffee base but feels noticeably lighter overall.