Opium Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

Opium Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent
Opium Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent bottle
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Yves Saint Laurent

Opium Parfum

Launched 1977 Feminine
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Description

The story behind this fragrance

West Indian bay and clove crack open with citrus snap—mandarin and bergamot cut through plum's dark sweetness and a whisper of pepper. The heart unfolds into carnation's green-tinged spice alongside peach and sandalwood, warmed by cinnamon and grounded by patchouli's earthiness. Opium Parfum settles into a dense, resinous embrace: amber and musk coil around myrrh and incense, while vanilla and tolu balsam add honeyed depth. Vetiver and cedar emerge as the base dries, their woody structure holding fast against the lingering warmth of benzoin and a trace of coconut, until only creamy sandalwood and amber ash remain.

The Composition

A symphony of notes that unfold over time

TOP NOTES

First impression · 15–30 minutes

West Indian Bay
Cloves
Citruses
Plum
Pepper
Jasmine
Bergamot
Coriander
Mandarin Orange

HEART NOTES

The soul · 2–4 hours

Carnation
Peach
Sandalwood
Cinnamon
Lily-of-the-Valley
Rose
Orris Root
Patchouli

BASE NOTES

The lasting impression · 4+ hours

Amber
Musk
Sandalwood
Vetyver
Castoreum
Myrrh
Opoponax
Tolu Balsam
Coconut
Labdanum
Cedar
Benzoin
Vanilla
Incense

Perfect For

💼 Office🗓️ Daily🌃 Evening🎉 Party🍷 Date Night🎩 Formal🛋️ Casual🏃 Sport🌳 Outdoor✈️ Travel

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