Yves Saint Laurent 1995 Edp

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Opium Pour Homme

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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, Tolu Balsam, and Vanilla. Yves Saint Laurent's Opium Pour Homme carries an Acquired verdict, a powdery-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.
  • Confident
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Classic
  • Bold
Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Character

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8%
Floral 3%
Fruity 13%
Green 7%
Sweet 27%
Warm 40%
Woody 9%
Earthy 4%
Animalic 0%
Fresh 14%
Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Powdery
100%
Soft Spicy
100%
Anis
82%
Vanilla
82%
Fruity
81%

Performance

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

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.

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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.