HUME Black Opium Fragrance Notes Explained
HUME Black Opium aims at a warm gourmand direction built around coffee-like character, white-floral impressions and sweet vanilla-like warmth. These terms describe the intended inspiration style, not a verified ingredient list for HUME. Follow the opening, heart and dry-down as stages to observe in your own bottle rather than an assumed identical YSL progression.
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.
What does YSL's official reference describe?
YSL highlights coffee, white flowers and vanilla for Black Opium Eau de Parfum. In plain language, think roasted depth, a floral dimension and sweet warmth brought together. Those describe the original reference; they do not establish that HUME contains the same materials or develops in the same sequence.
How do you understand the scent journey?
The opening is the first impression after spraying, the heart is the character as the initial burst settles, and the dry-down is what remains later. Notice whether roasted, floral or warm sweet impressions become more prominent over time. Gourmand means a food-like scent association; it does not imply the perfume is edible or that a coffee note comes from coffee extract.
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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