Yves Saint Laurent 2005 EDP

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Opium Fleur de Shanghai

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Yves Saint Laurent Opium Fleur de Shanghai is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005. Opium Fleur de Shanghai opens with Bergamot, Orange, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Magnolia, Carnation, and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Amber, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Yves Saint Laurent's Opium Fleur de Shanghai carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A fascinating, lighter take on the demanding original, Fleur de Shanghai is perfect if you find Opium a bit much but still crave that iconic DNA. It's a crowd-pleaser for many, offering a softer, sunnier, and more versatile wear experience.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Classic
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Opium Fleur de Shanghai 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

While still possessing a notable presence, Fleur de Shanghai is praised for being lighter and more versatile than the original Opium, making it suitable for a wider range of occasions including warmer weather. Its moderate sillage and longevity mean it's less 'in-your-face' and can adapt from casual wear to an evening date, though not ideal for vigorous activity.

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

Opens with a zesty, bright burst of mandarin and bergamot, quickly softening into a lush floral heart where magnolia and delicate jasmine entwine with the spiced warmth of carnation and myrrh. The drydown settles into a comforting, balsamic embrace of amber, vanilla, and a gentle patchouli, retaining the Opium signature without the heft. It's an Oriental Floral reimagined for sunnier days.

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