Opium Vapeurs de Parfum
“Opium Vapeurs de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a white floral, amber composition with a citrus undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2012, Opium Vapeurs de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is an Oriental Floral fragrance created by perfumer Dominique Ropion. The composition opens with a bright burst of pink pepper and mandarin orange, giving way to the creamy white floral heart of jasmine and orange blossom. This lightness contrasts with the rich smoky and warm spicy base notes of incense, nutmeg, patchouli, amber, benzoin, and vanilla. It is a fragrance that balances freshness with depth, evoking a modern take on YSL’s heritage.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance in layers for a more nuanced experience — start with one spray to let the citrus top notes shine through, then add another once they begin to fade. The smoky and spicy base notes will gradually take center stage and create a warm presence throughout the day.
Dominique Ropion
Founding perfumer · 344 fragrances · French
Dominique Ropion is a daring perfectionist, a true inventor. The risks he takes are invariably accompanied by a relentless pursuit of exact olfactory balance and flawless composition. His perfumes are like great architectural feats: in the same way that a bridge, whose seemingly miraculous suspension of weight is in fact a harnessing of counteracting forces, Dominique often balances excessive doses of powerful ingredients with meticulously-measured, subtler accords, until the composition holds up on its own. A good perfume, he likes to say, must always appear obvious.
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The story behind the bottle.
A sunlit city square where the scent of incense and vanilla blends with the vibrant energy of passersby, creating an atmosphere that is both modern and lasting.
Fig. 01 — Opium Vapeurs de Parfum, Yves Saint Laurent
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