Vanille Glacé is a marron glacé finished with vanilla in place of chestnut. The sugar isn’t in a hurry. It soaks in one layer at a time, finishing with a glossy sheen. The first impression is brown sugar syrup, with cinnamon drawing the syrup into sharper focus. At its heart, the vanilla leans heavy rather than white and airy. Freshly baked madeleine adds soft warmth, and espresso casts a thin, bitter shadow at the edge of the sweetness.
The drydown gives full reign to blond woods, tonka bean and musk, lending reassurance to the indulgence.
Best Black Opium Extreme by Yves Saint Laurent Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Black Opium Extreme by Yves Saint Laurent is an oriental vanilla fragrance characterised by a rich blend of coffee, cocoa, and warm vanilla, layered with floral hints of jasmine and orange blossom, and grounded by patchouli. Its scent is intense, sweet, and slightly gourmand with a bold, energetic vibe. Those interested in this fragrance family should focus on the interplay of aromatic coffee and creamy vanilla, balanced by deep cocoa and subtle floral and earthy notes.
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SUGAR ADDICT by BORNTOSTANDOUT £133.33
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- Key notes:
- cocoa
- coffee
- sugar
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- spicy
- woody
Live, Love, Sugar. The feeling of sugar addiction in its purest state.
PERFUMER
ANNE-SOPHIE BEHAGHEL
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Cafe by J-Scent £101.67
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- Key notes:
- coffee
- orange blossom
- vanilla
- violet
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- spicy
- woody
A poetic coffee perfume, conjuring the charms of a mid-century coffee shop in the Showa era. The contrast of the bitterness of roasted coffee beans and the sweetness of orange blossom supplies the sparkle, before the caramalised drydown of musky vanilla brings the mmmmm!
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Amberbomb by Laboratorio Olfattivo £141.67
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- Key notes:
- amber
- apple
- coffee
- patchouli
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- woody
From LO’s Parfum Intense collection, this is an amber with the darkness turned up to 11. There’s no white space here, just expensive raw materials piled high. Its vibrant opening with fruity notes is enriched by the bitterness of coffee, deepening into a powerful chorus of rose, iris, jasmine and lily of the valley. And this valley is a deep one, a soft black expanse of leather, nagarmotha and patchouli, cushioned by a dirtier-than-usual amber.
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502 Iris Cartagena by Bon Parfumeur £145.83
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- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- coffee
- papyrus
- rum
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- leather
- woody
A tribute to the scents of Colombia, this extrait de parfum suggests a late-night dinner for two under the stars. A gourmand dance of aromas is carried on the warm breeze: coffee, rum, chocolates. Powdery, pillowy vanilla and iris blur into vetiver and sandalwood for a sumptuous dream.
Perfumer: Clément Marx
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Crispy Porn by Ourte £95.83
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- Key notes:
- brown sugar
- coffee
- rum
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
Ourte’s signature vanilla, inspired by toasted waffles and caramel popcorn. Coffee with nuts, coconut on top, soaked in the finest rum. With one dirty ingredient – castoreum – that sets your senses on fire. Live crispy, play naughty.
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Kopi Luwak by Pictura Fragrans £125.00
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- Key notes:
- civet
- coffee
- jungle foliage accord
- oud
- vanilla
The lush Indonesian rainforest is home to the palm civet, a small mammal that eats coffee beans which, once excreted, are harvested for their malty flavour. Kopi Luwak is inspired by this connoisseur’s beverage, with rich coffee notes mingling with animalic civet. Incense and oud underscore the fermented darkness, with dark amber and aged vanilla adding a sweaty sweetness.
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Vanille Glacé by Insenf £104.17
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- Key notes:
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- coffee
- sandalwood
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
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Moon Coat by Space Fluid £191.67
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- Key notes:
- coffee
- cognac
- coriander
- immortelle
- patchouli
- suede
- tobacco
- wine
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
Moonlight on wet cobblestones. A bottle of white wine in the pocket of a suede coat. White flowers and kissed skin. Cherries and cigarette smoke linger on warm hair. The punks are in charge.
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Anti-Blues by Pierre Guillaume Black Collection £162.50
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- Key notes:
- cocoa
- dark chocolate
- incense
- saffron
- tobacco
- vanilla
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- leather
- unconventional
- woody
A socially acceptable way to smell like you spend your downtime writhing naked in milky melted chocolate, spiced with saffron, smoked by tobacco, caressed by vanilla. Cue eyes-rolling-back-in-their-head pleasure for anyone who smells you.
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Choux Choux by Liis £133.33
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- Key notes:
- citrus
- cocoa
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- edible
- woody
A whimsical, rich and fluffy treat inspired by choux à la crème pastry and “chouchou”, the French term of endearment. This cream puff perfume is conjured with accords of cocoa, caramel, vanilla cream and sandalwood. A spritz of citrus puts a little pucker in the sweetness.
About Black Opium Extreme by Yves Saint Laurent
- What makes Black Opium Extreme distinct from other oriental vanilla fragrances?
- Black Opium Extreme is distinguished by its bold coffee and cocoa accords combined with floral notes like jasmine and orange blossom. The patchouli base adds an earthy depth, making it richer and more complex than many other oriental vanilla scents.
- How do these fragrances differ from Black Opium Extreme in terms of sweetness?
- Several fragrances here enhance the sweet gourmand aspect with notes like brown sugar or dark chocolate, making them sweeter than Black Opium Extreme. Others balance sweetness with freshness or smoky accords, offering a less sugary interpretation.
- Are these fragrances suitable for those who enjoy the coffee note in Black Opium Extreme?
- Yes, all the listed fragrances include coffee as a key note or in combination with vanilla and other gourmand elements. They provide various expressions of coffee—from fresh and floral to smoky and animalic—catering to different preferences within the coffee fragrance spectrum.