Yves Saint Laurent 1995 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Opium Pour Homme

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1995, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Opium Pour Homme opens with Star Anise and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Sichuan Pepper and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vanilla, and Tolu Balsam. Yves Saint Laurent's Opium Pour Homme carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A legendary, opulent elixir from a bygone era that still commands absolute adoration. It's a rich, spicy, semi-gourmand masterpiece, but buyer beware - the vintage EDP is the real star here; newer versions have dampened its beastly magic.
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  • Confident
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Classic
  • Bold
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Opium Pour Homme 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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and rich, potent character, Opium Pour Homme EDP isn't suited for office or casual wear. It truly shines on a date or during formal events, where its luxurious, attention-grabbing aura can be fully appreciated without overwhelming others.

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

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 Pour Homme EDP opens with a vibrant, almost jammy blackcurrant, quickly deepened by the enigmatic spice of star anise and a kick of Sichuan pepper. As it settles, a lush, powdery vanilla emerges, intertwining with warm tolu balsam and grounding cedar, creating a decadent, darkly sweet, and subtly woody oriental symphony. It’s a complex, evolving fragrance that promises an intoxicating journey from start to finish.

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