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Opium Elixir Voluptueux

Yves Saint Laurent Opium Elixir Voluptueux is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008. Opium Elixir Voluptueux opens with Lily Of The Valley, Bergamot, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Carnation, Jasmine, and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Amber, Patchouli, Opoponax, and Vanilla. Yves Saint Laurent's Opium Elixir Voluptueux carries an Acquired verdict, a white floral-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.
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
Opium Elixir Voluptueux Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Character

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 17%
Floral 28%
Fruity 4%
Green 6%
Sweet 28%
Warm 16%
Woody 7%
Earthy 15%
Animalic 5%
Fresh 13%
Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Amber
100%
Balsamic
62%
Vanilla
57%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall 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.

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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.