Yves Saint Laurent 1977 Edt

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Opium (1977)

by Jean-Louis Sieuzac , Raymond Chaillan , Jean Amic

Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1977, created by Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Raymond Chaillan, and Jean Amic. Opium (1977) opens with Bay Leaf, Jasmine, Pepper, and Plum, settles into a heart of Orris, Rose, Lily Of The Valley, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Castoreum, Coconut, Labdanum, and Vetiver. Yves Saint Laurent's Opium (1977) carries an Acquired verdict, a powdery-led wear.

A legendary scent that still delivers incredible impact. Vintage Opium is a divisive powerhouse, eliciting passionate love or strong dislike. Not for the faint-hearted, it’s a bold statement that demands attention.
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  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Classic
Opium (1977) Eau de Toilette bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9%
Floral 16%
Fruity 8%
Green 5%
Sweet 22%
Warm 28%
Woody 14%
Earthy 13%
Animalic 6%
Fresh 10%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Amber
94%
Balsamic
59%
Woody
59%
Aromatic
54%

Notes

Top Notes

Clove 17% Pepper 12% Coriander 12% Bay Leaf 11% Jasmine 10% Plum 10% Mandarin 9% Citrus 9% Bergamot 9%

Heart Notes

Carnation 16% Cinnamon 16% Sandalwood 14% Patchouli 13% Orris 11% Rose 11% Peach 10% Lily Of The Valley 10%

Base Notes

Incense 12% Myrrh 9% Tolu Balsam 8% Amber 8% Opoponax 8% Benzoin 8% Labdanum 7% Vanilla 7% Musk 7% Castoreum 7% Cedar 7% Vetiver 7% Coconut 6%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its nuclear sillage and remarkable longevity, Opium is far too potent for an office setting. It shines brightest on an evening date or at a formal event, where its luxurious and bold nature can be truly appreciated without overwhelming others.

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Opium opens with a fiery blast of clove and pepper, softened by juicy plum and bright citrus. The heart unfolds into a rich tapestry of cinnamon-dusted rose and carnation, underpinned by creamy sandalwood and earthy patchouli. The drydown is a deep, intoxicating embrace of warm amber, smoky incense, and resinous balsamic notes, with a whisper of animalic depth.

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