Yves Saint Laurent 2009 EDP

F Acquired

Opium

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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

A legendary amber oriental - lush, spicy and mesmerizing. Opium Eau de Parfum smolders with resin and vanilla, drawing you in with its magnetic, sophisticated warmth. Not for the faint of heart or the summer sun.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Classic
  • Warm
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Opium Eau de Parfum 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
Also Works:
Spring

Opium Eau de Parfum is resinous, warm spicy and balsamic, making it ideal for cold weather and crisp fall air. The dense amber and rich vanilla are too thick for summer heat but shine in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

The bold projection and opulent scent profile make this best for formal evenings, special occasions, or romantic nights out. It's too commanding and sensual for sports or most modern office settings.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, AQUA / WATER, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LIMONENE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, LINALOOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, COUMARIN, CITRONELLOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL BENZOATE, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, ISOEUGENOL, BENZYL CINNAMATE, AMYL CINNAMAL, ANISE ALCOHOL

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Printed with this list: F.I.L. C163954/2

Another shop's list names different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opium Eau de Parfum radiates with the hypnotic glow of spices, smoky resins and creamy vanilla. A sparkling citrus top quickly melts into a rich heart of myrrh and white florals, before sinking into a sumptuous base of opoponax, amber, patchouli and soft woods. The overall impression is decadent and enveloping - a spicy, balsamic cloud that clings to the skin and fills the room with exotic allure. Its deep, sultry sweetness and resinous warmth make it a byword for sensual sophistication and a true cold-weather classic.

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Where to buy

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