Best Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green Dupe — Emerald Illicit
Looking for a Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green dupe? Emerald Illicit is our closest match — here's the note-by-note breakdown, the scent-DNA similarity score, and exactly how much you save versus the original.
Most "Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green dupe" lists rank by hype. We rank by data: a 16-facet scent-DNA model scored against the original's profile.
Scent comparison
| Original: Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green | Emerald Illicit | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Bergamot, Mate, Pink Pepper | Bergamot, Mate, Pink Pepper |
| Heart notes | Coffee, Jasmine, Rose | Coffee, Jasmine, Rose |
| Base notes | Vanilla, Patchouli, Musk | Vanilla, Patchouli, Musk |
| Scent family | Coffee Green Gourmand | Coffee Green Gourmand |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $60.00 |
Why it matches
Emerald Illicit tracks Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Bergamot, Mate, Pink Pepper, Coffee, Jasmine. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 94%, both sitting in the Coffee Green Gourmand family, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Emerald Illicit a good Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green dupe?
- Yes — Emerald Illicit overlaps Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green by about 94.3% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Bergamot, Mate, Pink Pepper, Coffee). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Emerald Illicit smell like?
- It opens with Bergamot, Mate, Pink Pepper, a heart of Coffee, Jasmine, Rose, drying down to Vanilla, Patchouli, Musk — mirroring the Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green arc.
- How long does Emerald Illicit last?
- As a EDP, Emerald Illicit gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green.
- How much cheaper is it than Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Illicit Green?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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