Yves Saint Laurent Opium

Yves Saint Laurent

Opium

4.8 out of 5 · 229 shopper ratings

Everyday · Eau de Toilette

$32.44

Yves Saint Laurent Opium

Yves Saint Laurent

Opium

4.8 out of 5 · 229 shopper ratings

$32.44

Everyday · Eau de Toilette

$32.44

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About This Fragrance

Opium Eau De Toilette Spray by Yves Saint Laurent offers women a rich fragrance experience. YSL launched the original Opium in 1977, and introduced this newly packaged scent in 2009. This women's scent features tart bergamot and honey-like mandarin orange as top notes. A heart including spicy carnation and sweet jasmine combines with a base including minty, woody patchouli to please the senses long after you spray on this fragrance. Feminine and sophisticated, this scent reveals the complexities of your personality in a special way whether you wear it day or night.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expert answers about this fragrance

Q1

What type of fragrance is Yves Saint Laurent Opium?

Yves Saint Laurent Opium is a EDT fragrance designed for women wear, classified within the oriental fragrance family. This concentration typically offers 4-6 hours of wear time.
Q2

What are the key notes in Opium?

This fragrance features a sophisticated composition with Bergamot, Mandarin, Lily of the Valley as opening notes, Carnation, Jasmine (Grandiflorum), Myrrh forming the heart, and Vanilla, Patchouli, Opoponax, Amber providing the lasting base.
Q3

When is the best time to wear Opium?

Opium is particularly well-suited for winter wear and evening occasions, with a scent profile that performs optimally in these conditions. It's ideal for evening occasions and special events.
Q4

What are the dominant accords in this fragrance?

The fragrance is characterized by warm spicy, amber, balsamic accords, which define its overall olfactory profile and make it distinctive within its category.
Q5

How long does Opium last?

As a EDT, Opium typically provides 4-6 hours of longevity on skin, with moderate to strong sillage depending on skin chemistry and application method.
Q6

What sizes are available for Opium?

Opium is available in 0.27 oz travel spray from verified suppliers, with pricing starting at $32.44.
Q7

Who is Opium designed for?

This fragrance is crafted for women seekers seeking a oriental scent profile with warm spicy characteristics, ideal for evening wear and sophisticated occasions.
Q8

How should I apply Opium for best results?

Apply Opium to pulse points (wrists, neck, behind ears) on clean, moisturized skin. EDT concentrations benefit from 3-4 sprays for optimal presence throughout the day, as they are lighter and more volatile

Detailed Fragrance Profile

Complete specifications and characteristics

TypeEveryday · Eau de Toilette
Scent Familyoriental
Longevity4-6 hours
SillageModerate
Best ForWinter, Night

Available Sizes

0.27 oz travel spray

Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot, Mandarin, Lily of the Valley

Heart Notes

Carnation, Jasmine (Grandiflorum), Myrrh

Base Notes

Vanilla, Patchouli, Opoponax, Amber

Vibe

warm spicyamberbalsamicwoodyfloral

Fragrance Profile

Yves Saint Laurent

Main Accords
warm spicy95%
amber90%
balsamic80%
woody70%
floral65%
citrus50%
vanilla45%
When to Wear
🌅Day140
🍂Fall350
🌙Night450
🌸Spring120
☀️Summer30
❄️Winter420