Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green: released in 2022, vanilla, sweet and coffee, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green dupe we found is Britney Spears Prerogative — 78% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $135 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Britney Spears Prerogative | 78% | about $30* (−78%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | The Dua Brand Taboo Green Opium | 93% | about $100 (−26%) | 2h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Oakcha Midnight Nymph | 89% | about $75 (−44%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark Blossom | 82% | about $20 (−85%) | 4h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Jeanne Arthes Balade à Paris Café à Saint-Germain | 80% | about $20 (−85%) | 3h vs 5h | 6/10 |
While distinct, it shares the warm, spicy, and sweet coffee-forward DNA that makes the reference so addictive and easy to wear.
It shares its warm spicy, coffee and fruity accords with Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,156 community ratings.
An incredibly close interpretation that highlights the crisp pear and green fig notes alongside the signature coffee and vanilla base.
It shares its white floral, sweet and fruity accords with Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green and lasts about 2h against 5h.
A rich and creamy composition that mirrors the coffee and vanilla heart of the reference, offering a long-lasting and cozy experience.
It shares its white floral, sweet and coffee accords with Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green, opens on Pear too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 47 community ratings.
This fragrance captures the dark, sweet, and floral essence of Black Opium Illicit Green with a surprisingly sophisticated and budget-friendly profile.
It shares its sweet and fruity accords with Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green, opens on Pear too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 67 community ratings.
This scent leans into the coffee and sweet accords found in the reference, providing a soft and approachable daily wear option.
It shares its sweet, fruity and green accords with Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green, opens on Fig Leaf and Pear too, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 43 community ratings.
Jeanne Arthes Balade à Paris Café à Saint-Germain, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green.
Oakcha Midnight Nymph, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green.
The Dua Brand Taboo Green Opium, at 93% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green itself sells from £104.99 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Britney Spears Prerogative saves you about $155 a year against Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Oakcha Midnight Nymph comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.