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Yves Saint Laurent · Designer fragrance
Opium
Eau de parfum
Myrrh absolute, patchouli and vanilla, over a warm amber.
- House
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Family
- Amber
- Perfumer
- Not disclosed
- Year
- Not disclosed
Opium Eau de Parfum is Yves Saint Laurent's legendary amber floral, designed for evenings and special occasions.
Myrrh absolute, patchouli essence and vanilla form its opulent tension, over the warmth of amber.
Fragrance notes
The house names its notes without sorting them into top, heart and base. Notes as published by the house. official source (new tab)
Main accords
Volute’s reading: the intensity of each accord.
Seasons
- Autumn
- Winter
Moments
- Night
Opium in detail
Opium Eau de Parfum is Yves Saint Laurent's legendary amber floral, which the house intends for evenings and special occasions. Its page gives neither the year nor the perfumer, and no list of notes: Volute takes up the materials of its description.
Myrrh absolute, resinous and slightly bitter, is its signature. Sensual, earthy patchouli essence and warm vanilla give it an opulent tension, over the warmth of amber. According to the house, fruit and spices, paired in an unexpected way, complete the composition.
Opium is worn in autumn and winter, mostly in the evening. It is a spicy, opulent amber, for those who love rich, enveloping fragrances with character. It suits special occasions, dinners and long winter evenings.
Three niche ambers in our catalogue share several of its materials: Ambre 114 by Histoires de Parfums and Epic Woman by Amouage bring together patchouli, amber and vanilla; Gold Incense by Mancera pairs patchouli and vanilla.
Text written with the help of AI, based on official information from the fragrance houses.