Yves Saint Laurent 2006 EDT

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Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient

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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 Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Star Anise, settles into a heart of Pepper, Nutmeg, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Bamboo. Yves Saint Laurent's Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient carries a Statement verdict, a woody-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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
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Opium Pour Homme Eau d'Orient Eau de Toilette 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:
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.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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 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.

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