Opium (1977)

Bay leaf and clove snap open with bright bergamot and mandarin, a peppery warmth immediately undercut by plum's dark sweetness. Within minutes, carnation and peach emerge—creamy, almost confectionery—while cinnamon and sandalwood deepen the heart. The drydown unfolds slowly: amber, myrrh, and incense create a smoky, resinous bed, while vanilla and benzoin add honeyed weight. Vetiver and cedar ground the base into something earthy and dry. Musk and castoreum lend a subtle animalic pull that never fades, keeping the scent intimate and skin-close through to the final hours.