Yves Saint Laurent 2012 Parfum

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Opium Vapeurs de Parfum

by Jean-Christophe Hérault , Dominique Ropion

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Yves Saint Laurent Opium Vapeurs de Parfum is a Parfum launched in 2012, created by Jean-Christophe Hérault and Dominique Ropion. Opium Vapeurs de Parfum opens with Mandarin and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Patchouli, and Nutmeg. Yves Saint Laurent's Opium Vapeurs de Parfum carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This flanker to the legendary Opium is a divisive one. Fans adore its fresh, elegant twist on the original's heavy oriental, praising its summer suitability. Detractors, however, find it lacks the original's punch, calling it forgettable or even unpleasant. You'll either love how it defies its name, or hate it for precisely that reason.
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  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Soft
  • Powdery
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Opium Vapeurs de Parfum 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its lighter, often described as 'fresh' character makes it suitable for office wear, although the subtle spice and amber might lean it more towards a professional or evening setting. The sensual white florals and warm drydown make it an excellent choice for dates, while its versatility allows it for casual wear. It's too refined for sport.

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

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 Vapeurs de Parfum opens with a vibrant burst of mandarin and pink pepper, giving way to a heart of creamy jasmine and radiant orange blossom. As it settles, a smoky incense woven with warm amber, earthy patchouli, and a hint of vanilla emerges, grounding the bright florals in a sophisticated, subtly spiced base. It’s an alluring dance between fresh and deep, clean and sensual.

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