Yves Saint Laurent 2007 EDP
Opium Orchidée de Chine
Yves Saint Laurent Opium Orchidée de Chine is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007. Opium Orchidée de Chine opens with Spicy Notes, Mandarin, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Orchid, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Amber, Patchouli, Iris, and Nutmeg. Yves Saint Laurent's Opium Orchidée de Chine carries an Acquired verdict, a spicy-led wear.
This flanker to the legendary Opium is a divisive one. Fans call it a softer, more modern take, but traditionalists find it lacks the original's punch. If you're after a less 'in your face' oriental, it's worth a sniff.What our verdicts mean →
- Sophisticated
- Sensual
- Warm
- Mysterious
- Elegant
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Best Occasions
While somewhat softer than the original, this is still a potent scent best reserved for evenings or cooler weather. It's a bit much for a casual office, but ideal for a date night or a formal event where you want to make an impression.
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.
In standard patch-test panels
- Eugenol
Other declarable allergens
- Bitter orange peel
- Neroli
- Vanillin
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
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