Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum
“Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for men”
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A community favourite — a powdery, soft spicy composition with a anis undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 1995, Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is a fragrance that embodies the brand’s signature blend of elegance and sophistication. Jacques Cavallier Belletrud crafted this Oriental Spicy scent with a distinctive balance between fresh spices like star anise and Sichuan pepper and warm notes such as vanilla and balsam, creating a composition that feels both modern and lasting. The powdery and woody base anchors the fragrance, giving it depth and complexity.
Composition & Character
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Application Tips
Apply two sprays to pulse points — the warmth of your skin will activate the spicy notes. The base notes are slow to develop, so it’s best worn in cooler settings where the powdery and woody elements can shine without being overpowered by heat.
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
Founding perfumer · 19 fragrances
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud was born January 24, 1962, in Grasse, France, into a family of perfumers spanning his father and grandfather. He began work at a perfume factory in Grasse straight out of high school, moving through Charabot, Quest International, and PFW before joining Firmenich in 1990, where he created fragrances for Christian Dior, Givenchy, Issey Miyake, and Lancôme. In 2012 he became master perfumer for Louis Vuitton, developing the house's first fragrance collection, and in 2018 opened Louis Vuitton's Les Fontaines Parfumées creative center in Grasse. He won the Prix François Coty in 2004.
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The story behind the bottle.
A dimly lit study where the air is filled with the scent of star anise and vanilla, evoking a sense of intellectual curiosity and warm contemplation.
Fig. 01 — Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum, Yves Saint Laurent
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