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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as feminine
Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat
A dimly lit room in an intimate café, where the air is filled with the scent of lilies and jasmine mingling with warm spices and balsamic woods.
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Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum ÉclatPremium · $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.
Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat by Yves Saint Laurent, launched in 2012 and crafted by Alberto Morillas, is an Oriental Woody fragrance that captures the essence of opulence and elegance. The composition opens with mandarin orange and star anise, providing a bright yet spicy contrast to the heart notes of jasmine, gardenia, and lily, which read as a lush floral bouquet. This floral richness is then grounded by warm spices like incense and tobacco, along with balsamic woods like sandalwood and patchouli, creating a sensual and enveloping base.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a longer-lasting effect. The spicy notes are particularly noticeable initially but give way to the rich floral heart after about 30 minutes. It pairs well with layered clothing, as it reads better close to skin rather than in an open space.
Fig. 01 — Belle d'Opium Eau de Parfum Éclat, 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
The Belle d'Opium line
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Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 16%.