Yves Saint Laurent 2008 EDP

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Opium Elixir Voluptueux

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Yves Saint Laurent Opium Elixir Voluptueux is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008. Opium Elixir Voluptueux opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Lily of the Valley, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Carnation, and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Opoponax. Yves Saint Laurent's Opium Elixir Voluptueux carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

If you're after the original Opium's bold statement, look elsewhere. This 'Elixir' is a watered-down whisper, lacking any real presence or the advertised intensity. A subtle take on a classic, but perhaps a bit too subtle.
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Opium Elixir Voluptueux 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:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Built on amber, white floral and warm spicy - a composition that sits best in spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its extremely low sillage and subtle projection make this suitable for office wear where strong scents are often unwelcome. While it possesses a sensual warmth, its discreet nature means it won't dominate a date or formal event but could be a pleasant personal scent for casual outings.

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

Opium Elixir Voluptueux opens with a fleeting zest of mandarin and bergamot, briefly brightened by lily of the valley before swiftly moving into its heart. Here, carnation provides a gentle spice, softened by jasmine and the subtle balsamic warmth of myrrh. The base is an understated blend of amber and vanilla, grounded by soft patchouli and opoponax, creating a muted, skin-close oriental effect. The journey is quiet, lacking the pronounced sillage of its namesake.

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