How Is HUME Black Opium? A Beginner's Guide
HUME Black Opium is designed around a sweet, warm coffee-vanilla scent direction with a white-floral aspect, inspired by YSL Black Opium Eau de Parfum. Think of gourmand warmth balanced with a floral impression rather than a plain cup-of-coffee smell. HUME specifies approximately 40% fragrance oil; personal testing is needed to assess strength and whether the sweetness suits you.
By HUME Fragrance · Updated 2 October 2026 · Brand buying guide

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HUME Black Opium
Inspired by YSL Black Opium Eau de Parfum
₹799 / 50ml
Available to order
Shop Black OpiumWhat are the current HUME specifications?
| Product | HUME Black Opium |
|---|---|
| Inspiration | YSL Black Opium Eau de Parfum |
| Bottle size | 50ml |
| Listed price | ₹799 |
| Availability | Check the product page before ordering |
| Fragrance oil | Approximately 40%, as specified by HUME |
| Performance evidence | Controlled wear-test results not published in this guide |
HUME developed this fragrance with the goal of approaching the inspiration profile closely. Oil concentration is a formulation specification, not a guarantee of superior longevity, projection or similarity.
Does it smell like coffee, vanilla or flowers?
The intended direction combines those impressions rather than promising that one dominates for everyone. Coffee-like describes a roasted accent, vanilla suggests sweet warmth and white-floral describes the floral dimension. These terms explain scent character, not a verified HUME ingredient list or an identical YSL formula.
When should a beginner try it?
Explore it for dinners, dates, parties or cooler weather if you already enjoy warmer sweet fragrances. Try a restrained application in your usual conditions before deciding on daytime or office use. Check the live bottle price and current sample eligibility below to judge value for your own wardrobe.
Is HUME affiliated with YSL?
No. HUME Black Opium is an independent inspired fragrance. It is not manufactured, endorsed or sponsored by YSL.
Inspiration reference: YSL’s official YSL Black Opium Eau de Parfum profile.
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