Review of Black Opium Le Parfum by Steph Dove

This is, without doubt, my favourite in the Black Opium line — and that’s saying something, because the OG and Illicit Green are still very much in regular rotation. The opening is just… sublime. Warm, slightly spiced vanilla wrapped around a soft, creamy coffee note. It has that immediate “ooh… is that me?” moment — comforting, but with a little lift that keeps it from feeling heavy. As it settles, a gentle woody backbone comes through, but the vanilla never disappears. It stays warm, smooth, and quietly addictive. Even hours later it still feels intentional — it never drops into that generic “vanilla blur” that so many others do. On me, this really comes into its own in colder weather — cosy, soft, and just a little bit indulgent. Think winter days, warm layers, and that contented “I smell good” bubble. Honestly… I can’t find a downside. It’s just beautifully done.