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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as feminine
Belle d'Opium
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, in a chic Parisian café where time seems to slow down.
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Belle d'OpiumPremium · $100–250
52%Similar accords, often for lessOud 24 Hours · Ard Al ZaafaranBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 13 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2010 by Yves Saint Laurent, Belle d'Opium was positioned as a 'next generation' successor to the iconic Opium. Created by perfumers Alberto Morillas and Honorine Blanc, this Oriental Woody fragrance combines white florals like Casablanca Lily and Jasmine with fruity notes and warm spices. Despite its promising premise, it has been criticized for its generic floriental profile and weak sillage, leading to lukewarm-to-negative reviews from enthusiasts. Now discontinued, Belle d'Opium remains a proof of the high standards set by its predecessor.
This fragrance has a short sillage and longevity for its EDP concentration. For best effect, apply it close to your skin — pulse points like wrists and neck will allow you to enjoy its warm spices and fruity sweetness more intimately than from afar.
Fig. 01 — Belle d'Opium, Yves Saint Laurent
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
Co-created with Honorine Blanc
The Belle d'Opium line
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Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 16%.