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, an amber-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.
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Classic
  • Warm
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Opium Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Accords

Amber
100%
Balsamic
90%
Sweet
80%
Warm Spicy
70%
Citrus
50%
White Floral
35%

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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.

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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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