Yves Saint Laurent 2006 Edt

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Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient

Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006. Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient opens with Star Anise, Bergamot, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Ginger, Pepper, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Bamboo, Vetiver, Sandalwood, and Amber. Yves Saint Laurent's Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh spicy-led wear.

A 'summer Opium' that keeps the original's recognisable charm but dials down the intensity. It's a crowd-pleaser that manages to be both familiar and fresher, making it an excellent warm-weather oriental. An underrated classic that gets plenty of love once discovered.
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Character

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 21%
Floral 3%
Fruity 3%
Green 10%
Sweet 13%
Warm 38%
Woody 18%
Earthy 9%
Animalic 2%
Fresh 19%
Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
80%
Citrus
77%
Anis
60%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its fresher, smoother profile compared to the original Opium allows for broader use, from casual outings to smart-casual office wear. The elegant oriental nuances make it particularly suitable for evenings and dates, offering a sophisticated presence without overwhelming.

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About

Opens with an invigorating burst of star anise, grapefruit, and bergamot, offering a lighter, more polite take on the classic Opium. This spicy-citrus zing leads into a heart of ginger, pepper, and nutmeg, adding a warm, aromatic depth without becoming heavy. The dry down is a refined blend of vetiver, sandalwood, and amber, softened by a hint of bamboo, leaving a calming, oriental trail that’s smooth and chic.