Yves Saint Laurent 2017 Extrait

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Opium 40th Anniversary Edition

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Yves Saint Laurent Opium 40th Anniversary Edition is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2017. Opium 40th Anniversary Edition opens with Mandarin, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Amber and Patchouli. Yves Saint Laurent's Opium 40th Anniversary Edition carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This 40th anniversary Opium is pure drama in a bottle. If you want a bold, unapologetic statement, this is it. It's a throwback to proper perfumery, for better or worse depending on your taste, and it takes no prisoners.
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  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Classic
  • Confident
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Opium 40th Anniversary Edition Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin100%
Heartas listed
Carnation62%
Jasmine38%
Baseas listed
Amber67%
Patchouli33%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall

Its warm spicy, amber and floral composition leans towards autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its potent extrait concentration and classic, heavy oriental profile, this Opium is far too bold for the office or casual wear. It shines brightest at formal events or on a sophisticated date night, where its impact can be fully appreciated.

About

A potent blast of mandarin cuts through the air, quickly giving way to an intoxicating heart of jasmine and spicy carnation. This opulent floral heart settles into a lavish, resinous amber that's grounded by an earthy, slightly camphorous patchouli. It's a rich, warm, and deeply complex oriental that commands attention.

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