Yves Saint Laurent 2009 EDT

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Opium 2009

by Antoine Maisondieu

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Yves Saint Laurent Opium 2009 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by Antoine Maisondieu. Opium 2009 opens with Bergamot, Lily of the Valley, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Carnation, and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Amber, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Yves Saint Laurent's Opium 2009 carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This isn't your Nanna's Opium, but it still packs a punch for those who love a full-bodied oriental. Expect diviseness; some find it a gorgeous, nuanced beast, while others smell bug spray and regret. Not for sugar-sweet scent lovers.
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  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
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Opium 2009 Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong sillage and longevity, even for an EDT, make it less suitable for the office unless managed carefully. However, its sensual and sophisticated amber-oriental character is perfect for dates and evening events, embodying confidence without being overly casual.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with an effervescent burst of tangerine and bergamot, brightened by lily of the valley. This citrus zing quickly gives way to a spiced floral heart, where carnation and jasmine entwine with the mystical, balsamic depth of myrrh. The drydown is a warm, resinous embrace of amber and vanilla, grounded by an earthy, slightly medicinal patchouli that lingers, comforting and complex.

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